travel-updates - Briefly

SFO's biggest airline just made elite status harder to earn in 2025

United Airlines enhances MileagePlus rewards for elite status members with bonuses on PQPs and versatile PlusPoints.

Transportation Department mandates cash refunds for delayed or canceled flights, emphasizing consumer rights.

Southern trains will be cancelled or diverted Halloween week due to engineering work affecting multiple lines and services.

DCA is adding long-distance flight routes for the first time in years due to new exemptions from the DOT.

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship, stranded for four months, has finally set sail with a detour to Scotland before heading to France.

Passengers are finally departing on a three-year perpetual cruise after a four-month delay caused by certification work on the Odyssey vessel.

The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship, stranded for four months, has finally set sail with a detour to Scotland before heading to France.

Passengers are finally departing on a three-year perpetual cruise after a four-month delay caused by certification work on the Odyssey vessel.

Google Wallet is beta testing a digital ID for TSA checkpoints, advice to keep physical ID handy.

Users can create a secure digital ID in minutes by scanning their passport and verifying identity.

Train services are facing severe delays and cancellations impacting key routes throughout the day.

Trains from London Euston face half-hour delays due to points failure.

Disruption affects services to major cities, including Birmingham and Manchester.

Delays may continue until 3.30pm, affecting multiple train operators.

Commuters will face disruption due to Aslef strikes and an overtime ban in April.

Passengers are advised to check for revised timetables and travel updates to avoid train cancellations.