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Preparing for Santa at Midsomer Norton
The Somerset and Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton is getting ready for when the nights grow colder, and the lights begin to twinkle.
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One Mile at a Time
Southwest “Icon Lounges” Opening At 11 Airports, In Partnership With Chase
Southwest has revealed its lounge network will be called Icon Lounges, shared the first rendering, and named four opening airports, with at least seven more planned.
Simple Flying
You Can Now Easily See If You Have Starlink If Flying With This US Airline
Starlink WiFi Tracker means you always know what connectivity you will have on a United Airlines flight.
Skift
Tourism Ireland’s Advice for AI Search: Choose What You Want to Be Famous For
With AI changing the face of online discovery, many tourist boards and destinations are grappling with how to finesse the message. For Tourism Ireland, this has prompted it to measure how often it is…
Rail
RailAdvent
LNER releases tickets for travel next Easter
Train operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has made thousands of tickets available for travel over Easter 2027 - more than five months in advance.
Simple Flying
Emirates Launches 8 New Airbus A350 Routes From Dubai: See Full List Now
Emirates is introducing its Airbus A350 on eight additional routes as its rapidly growing fleet reshapes the airline's network.
Skift
Easing EU Border Friction: There Will Be ‘Flexibility,’ Official Says
No-one wants long processing delays at the EU border, and there are signs that a further easing of the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System could be applied as needed. It seems a pragmatic move given that…
One Mile at a Time
JetBlue BlueFirst First Class: Seats, Amenities, Pricing, Upgrades, & More
JetBlue's new BlueFirst first class is rolling out fleetwide from December 2026, with MiQ seats and bento-style meals, but economy seat pitch drops from 32" to 30".
Simple Flying
5 Ways Flight Attendants Can Tell First-Time Flyers Are Onboard
It's easy to spot first-time flyers during the boarding process.
Conde Nast Traveller
First look at Virgin's new Eurostar rival – what we know so far
Virgin has unveiled more about its new high-speed trains, with plans for stylish interiors, upgraded dining and services connecting London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Airbus A350-1000 Deliveries Start Soon: Layout & Routes Revealed
Lufthansa's first Airbus A350-1000 is due in mid-November 2026, with 300 seats across four cabins and initial Munich flights to Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore.
AFAR
A Guide to Charlotte’s Diverse Food Scene
Explore Charlotte, North Carolina’s food scene, from Carolina barbecue and farm-to-table restaurants to international cuisine, Michelin-recognized dining, and food festivals.
Travel Off Path
Top 5 Mediterranean Coastal Towns With 77°F Octobers, $15 Seafood Dinners, And $75 Beachfront Stays
Not sure about you, but I’m not ready to let go of my hard-earned Mediterranean tan just yet. I know everyone’s filing in droves into Starbucks for their pumpkin spice fix, and the barren trees down m…
Skift
Airlines Can Handle a Crisis – But What About Several at Once?
Black swans are starting to look like pigeons in the park. For airlines, the exceptional is becoming routine – and increasingly expensive.
Simple Flying
Ryanair Unveils 27 New Nonstop Routes From $9: See Full List Now
All of these routes are part of the airlines summer expansion.
Simple Flying
Virgin Atlantic & Air New Zealand Are Quietly Winning The Cabin Most Business Flyers Ignore
Why premium economy is becoming more important to airlines by the day.
Skift
Is Airbnb’s Dynamic Pricing Launch a Step Toward Becoming a Hotel-Like Franchisor?
In addition to dynamic pricing, Airbnb has floated the idea of adding more products and services for hosts, ranging from design services to financing. The soft franchise model might be more appropriat…
One Mile at a Time
IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status: How To Earn It, Benefits, & Is It Worth It?
IHG One Rewards Platinum status can be earned through stays, spending, co-branded credit cards, or even bought outright. Here's how it works, the benefits, and whether it's worth it.
Simple Flying
Out With The Old, In With The New: SWISS Retires An A340 As Lufthansa Teases A350-1000
The Lufthansa Group's widebody fleet is in flux.
Skift
Travel Has Launchitis, and I May Have Caught It
Every new travel assistant wants to simplify my life, starting with another introduction.
