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Travel Daily Podcast 11/30/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted
By AUDREY McAVOY — 2025-11-29 | Read the full story
Airbus and global regulators ordered a rapid software fix for A320-family jets after an analysis linked intense solar radiation to potential flight-control data corruption tied to a recent JetBlue incident. The FAA and EASA say the update may cause short-term schedule disruptions as hundreds of aircraft are updated, though many fixes take just a couple of hours. Major carriers reported limited impacts by Saturday, underscoring the industry’s safety-first response heading into a busy U.S. Thanksgiving return period.
IndiGo announces new direct routes, increased flight frequencies from Navi Mumbai Airport
By ANI — 2025-11-29T18:18:00+05:30 | Read the full story
IndiGo is adding daily service from the new Navi Mumbai International Airport to Coimbatore and Chennai starting December 29, plus 5x weekly flights to Vadodara from December 30 and boosted frequencies to North Goa from December 26. The move strengthens NMIA’s role as a strategic gateway, improving point-to-point connectivity across India. Travelers can expect more schedule choice and shorter journey times on these high-demand routes.
GHA Discovery double D$ for Cinnamon stays December 1 – March 31, 2026
By John Ollila — 2025-11-29 | Read the full story
GHA DISCOVERY members can earn double Discovery Dollars on eligible stays at Cinnamon Hotels in Sri Lanka booked and consumed between December 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. Elite bonuses double too, pushing total earn up to 14% for Titanium, with bookings required via Cinnamon or GHA channels and standard rate exclusions in place. Promotional D$ expire in six months, making this a strong value play for winter-spring getaways.
Why Luxury Escapes is betting big on brick-and-mortar travel
By Colin Nagy — 2025-11-29T08:00:00-05:00 | Read the full story
Australian platform Luxury Escapes is doubling down on physical boutiques, with its Chadstone flagship generating roughly A$60 million annually and the new Bondi Junction location booking out on day one. The high-touch, champagne-and-consultation model is driving higher in-store booking values by building trust for big-ticket trips. It’s a reminder that human-led retail still converts powerfully for high-consideration travel.
Last call: ALL Accor+ Explorer sign up offer with 2,000 ALL bonus points through November 30, 2025
By John Ollila — 2025-11-29 | Read the full story
Accor Plus’s refreshed ALL Accor+ Explorer subscription is offering 2,000 bonus points (about €40 in value) for sign-ups through November 30, 2025. Members can pay with cash or points and receive benefits including Stay Plus free nights and bonus nights, though some payment quirks have surfaced during rollout. It’s a timely nudge for loyalty-minded travelers to lock in perks and a modest rebate.
British Airways and American Airlines now award miles for Iberia-marketed LEVEL flights
By John Ollila — 2025-11-29 | Read the full story
BA and AA updated their accrual policies to include LEVEL flights booked under Iberia codes, with American’s update covering IB2600–IB2699 as of November 21, 2025. This means Avios and AAdvantage members can now earn on more Iberia-marketed itineraries, including LEVEL-operated long-hauls. It’s a meaningful mileage win for Oneworld flyers routing via Barcelona and beyond.
Ryanair is pulling their Prime membership – because it’s too profitable for customers!
By Sebastian Powell — 2025-11-29 | Read the full story
After an eight-month trial, Ryanair is discontinuing new sign-ups for its paid Prime membership, citing customer savings that outpaced subscription revenue. Existing 55,000 members keep benefits through October 2026, including fare discounts, seat reservations and insurance. The move underscores the tightrope airlines walk when pricing subscription perks for ultra-low-cost models.
Travel disruption due to Airbus A320 software update
By John Ollila — 2025-11-29 | Read the full story
Airbus confirmed A320-family aircraft require software—and in some cases hardware—updates after a solar radiation risk was identified; roughly 900 of the 6,000 potentially affected jets will need hardware work. Some carriers, like Avianca, are pausing new bookings on select dates to stabilize operations. Travelers should closely monitor itineraries over the coming days as airlines prioritize safety while completing updates.
Astrotourism, dark-sky and Northern Lights travel essentials
By Jamie Carter (with contributions from Kimberley Lane) — 2025-11-29 | Read the full story
Astrotourism success hinges on being prepared, warm and fully charged—and the right gear makes all the difference. From cameras and stable tripods to smart telescopes, eSIMs and premium weather apps, the guide highlights compact, high-impact items for Milky Way shots and aurora time-lapses. It’s a practical checklist for travelers planning dark-sky adventures this season.
