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Travel Daily Podcast 11/26/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of traveler-friendly innovations, loyalty wins, and standout Black Friday deals designed to stretch your budget and smooth your journey.
Pet travel takes off as airlines and airports adapt to furry companions
By Jessica Alvarado Gamez | November 25, 2025
Pet air travel is booming, and new services like RetrievAir are stepping in with in-cabin, pet-first charter flights averaging about $775 per seat and accommodating dogs of all sizes. The startup is expanding routes in 2026 and supporting rescue transfers, while also securing a Shark Tank investment from Alexis Ohanian. Airports like Denver International are responding in parallel with more pet relief areas and therapy animal programs to ease traveler stress.
Calling all passengers: DIA seeks to lower noise levels across airport
By Bruce Finley | November 25, 2025
Denver International Airport has launched a Quiet Airport Policy, reprogramming microphones to a single gate, adding speaker sensors, and shifting many alerts to texts and signage to reduce stress-inducing noise. Airlines including United and Southwest are on board, though mandatory TSA and safety announcements remain. The broader goal: create calmer, more productive spaces for travelers without sacrificing critical information.
Best Western Rewards up to 20,000 bonus points for stays in Europe, the Middle East & Africa
By John Ollila | November 25, 2025
From December 1, 2025 through February 1, 2026, members can earn 5,000 bonus points for every two qualified nights (up to 20,000 points) across select countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Registration is required and earning must be set to points; the offer isn’t combinable with other promotions. This is a solid, stackable way to boost balances during winter travel, especially if you have multi-night stays planned.
All-inclusive Cape Verde holiday at 5⭐ Riu beachfront hotel — £900 off
By Janay | Date not provided
TUI’s offer features seven nights at the 5-star Riu Funana from around £835, including flights, luggage, transfers, meals, and drinks. Use code BLKFRI for an extra Black Friday discount; best pricing shows for January 2026 departures from London Gatwick, with more sub-£1,000 options later in 2026. A strong pick if you want an easy, sun-soaked, beachfront break with minimal planning.
Qatar Airways 2025 Black Friday sale ex‑Doha + 50% Avios bonus — book Nov 25–Dec 1
By John Ollila | November 25, 2025
Qatar Airways is discounting return fares ex-Doha across cabins for travel through November 2, 2026, and offering a 50% Avios bonus to Privilege Club members with a Qatar address. Expect route exclusions and blackout windows, with savings applied to base fares and limited inventory by booking class. If your plans originate in Doha, this is a timely chance to lock in premium-cabin value and extra Avios.
From pet-forward flight options and quieter terminals to points-rich hotel promotions and headline Black Friday fares, today’s stories show how the travel ecosystem is becoming more humane, more rewarding, and more budget-savvy. Wherever you’re headed next, keep an eye on booking windows, blackout dates, and promo registration to maximize value while minimizing stress.
