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Emirates’ new Bulgari kits are here, and First Class gets the spoils

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Emirates has rolled out a new Spring/Summer Bulgari amenity kit collection for First and Business Class, with new colours, refreshed fragrances and recycled-content touches across select items.

Your Next Alaska or Hawaiian Flight Might Finally Have Better Wi-Fi Than Your Apartment

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Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are rolling out free Starlink inflight Wi-Fi for Atmos Rewards members, with a wider rollout coming by mid-July. Here’s what budget travelers need to know, including where the service is live and which flights still miss out.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian Talks Fuel Costs, Ticket Prices and Travel Demand

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s latest Fox Business appearance puts three things budget travelers care about front and center: fuel costs, ticket prices, and travel demand. Here’s why those factors matter for anyone trying to fly without torching their savings.

Brattleboro Station Opens With Vermont’s First Full-Length Level Boarding Platform

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Brattleboro’s new Amtrak station opens with Vermont’s first full-length level boarding platform, plus accessible waiting areas, platform lighting, and other upgrades that should make rail travel easier for visitors and locals alike.

WestJet Leads North America for On-Time Flights in May: What It Means for Budget Travelers

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WestJet says it led North America for on-time performance in May, with nearly 86% of flights arriving on time. For budget travelers, that usually means fewer ruined connections, less airport limbo, and a slightly better chance that the cheap fare does not become an expensive headache.