October 2024 Travel News

In this episode, Ashleigh and Christopher discuss the latest travel news for October 2024:

Airline News:

• Book Holiday Flights By October 14
• Spirit Airlines May File For Bankruptcy
• NTSB Concerned About Boeing 737 Part
• FAA Ends Increased Oversight of United Airlines
• Southwest Airlines Will Start Assigned Seating in 2025
• SAS Flight Diverted after Mouse Found in Meal
• JetBlue is Opening First Airport Lounges
• Cabin Pressure Issue on Delta Flight
• Passenger Has to pay $11,000 for Diverting Flight

Cruise News

• Salmonella Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Cruise
• World Cruise Finally Departs After Months Delayed

U.S. Travel News

• Trails in Glacier National Park Closed due to bear Activity 
• Amtrak Floridian Begins service in November 
• Hurricane Helene Devastates Asheville 
• Biltmore Estate Suffers Damange after Hurriane 
• Southern End of Appalachian Trail Damaged by Helene 
• US Passport Wait Times Are 2 Weeks Shorter

Global Travel News

• Uber Launches Safari Experience in South Africa
• Eurostar Joins Skyteam Alliance
• Flooding in Northern Thailand Threatens Elephant Population 

Wine Break

Chris and Ashleigh try Zacharias Merlot, a balanced Greek red wine with nice fruit flavors.