United and American Airlines raise baggage fees

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On the Saturday, February 24th edition of The Travel Guys…

• In the Travel News, United and American Airlines raise baggage fees, and American Queen Voyages (the river cruise line) is out of business.
• A new piece of technology in restaurants is a hand-held software system that allows the server to total your bill, then hand you the machine, in their presence, to decide on a gratuity amount. Is it just us, or is that “in your face” system designed to pressure the diner into a higher gratuity?
• Carry-on bags have been a pain for airlines ever since they started charging for baggage. If only they would enforce their own carry-on rules, the problem might be solved. We discuss carry-ons and how airlines on one hand are telling you to check your bags, when in many instances there is plenty of room for them in the overheads. What’s up?
• The mailbag addresses a variety of issues you wrote us about, everything from airline customer service, to state park entry/parking fees and parking charges at hotels.

Highlights

• Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
• California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
• Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
• Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
• How to get a digital ID
• Tips for driving in winter weather
• Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
• Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
• Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
• Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
• Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
• Sacramento Airport Parking
• Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
• Carry On Bag Size Requirements
• TSA Renewal
• Seating tips for major US Airlines
• Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
• How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method