March 2025 Travel News

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March 2015 Travel News

Ashleigh and Christopher discuss the latest travel news for March 2022 from Mexico City. Topics include Southwest Airlines eliminating free checked bags, a fire at Heathrow Airport causing major delays, New Orleans being named the #1 food city, and more. Please click the below links for more information about each story. 

Airline News

• Southwest Airlines will no longer allow two free checked bags in order to be competitive with other low-cost carriers. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/15/goodbye-free-bags-southwest-airlines.html
• Southwest Flight almost took off from Taxiway

  https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2025/03/21/southwest-airlines-orlando-taxiway-takeoff/82589309007/

• A fire at an electrical substation caused Heathrow Airport to close for 18 hours, disrupting over 1300 flights. https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/london-heathrow-airport-shut-intl-hnk-03-21-25/index.html
• TAP Air Portugal and Avianca are opening a new lounge together in Miami. https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/TAP-Avianca-share-lounge-space-MIA
• Skyscanner launched a new "Drops" feature to notify travelers when flight prices drop significantly. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2025/03/24/airfare-drops-for-cheap-flights-tips/82628262007/

U.S. Travel News

• The Rocky Mountaineer train in the US is rebranding as Canyon Spirit and expanding service to Salt Lake City.  https://www.frommers.com/tips/car-bus-rail/rocky-mountaineer-trains-american-spinoff-to-get-easier-cheaper-and-a-new-name/
• A fire in Epcot's France pavilion at Walt Disney World, causing evacuations. https://www.usatoday.com/videos/travel/news/2025/03/23/epcot-fire-breaks-out-disney-no-injuries-reported/82626198007/
• Timeout Magazine named New Orleans the #1 food city in the world right now. https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-food#

Global Travel News

• Japan doubled the fee to climb Mount Fuji to 4000 yen (~$27) to help keep the mountain clean. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/japan-mount-fuji-fee-test-overtourism-intl-hnk/index.html

Wine Break

Ashleigh and Christopher discuss Mexican wine, which they have enjoyed during their trip to Mexico City. They highlight the Nebbiolo grape and wines from Valle de Guadalupe. Mexican wines are often light-bodied reds that pair well with Mexican cuisine. Most Mexican wine is consumed domestically, but some producers like LA Cetto can be found in the US, even occasionally at Costco.