ToP Roundup
This article series features interesting articles from all over the web. Topics range from miles and points to travel and finance and everything in-between. Hopefully this ToP Roundup series inspires you and teaches you something new. If you see anything out there that you think others may find of interest too, please feel free to share it with us at [email protected].
Interesting Articles
Snack Attack? Delta Ends Food + Beverage Service On Short Routes — CBS News
Bye, Biscoff. Starting May 19, passengers on shorter Delta flights will no longer be handed the iconic snack. On flights shorter than 350 miles, only those in first class will get a food and beverage service. This will impact about 9% of Delta flights. On the other hand, Delta cobranded cardholders on select Delta flights longer than 900 miles can request a free premium snack through June 30, Upgraded Points reports.
Belmond's Newest Train Carriage Is Ready For The Movies—And Instagram — Vogue
Are trains the new luxury hotels? Absolutely, if Belmond has anything to say about it. Famed Moulin Rouge! director Baz Luhrmann and Oscar-winning designer Catherine Martin are the visionaries behind the design of a new carriage on the Belmond British Pullman that debuts this week. The 12-person dining car is reserved for private groups starting May 15, and I'm sure it comes with a lot of dollar signs. The photos indeed look straight out of a movie set.
Inside Hyatt's Newest Brussels Hotel — The Points Guy
The Standard in Brussels has officially been integrated into the World of Hyatt program. Based on the photos in the article, this looks like a stylish budget-friendly stay. Yes, please! A Category 4 property, it's currently bookable from 12,000 points or $150 per night. The opening has been anticipated since Hyatt acquired Standard International back in 2024. Housed in an updated 1960s high-rise, the Brussels property is a design-forward, 200-room hotel.
Southwest Airlines Ranked The No. 1 Airline For Economy Flights — Travel + Leisure
Well, well, well. Even after a—shall we say, messy?—year for Southwest, it has found itself on the top of the list for economy flights in JD Power's 2026 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. JetBlue was ranked the North American airline for first and business class, while Delta Air Lines topped the rankings for premium economy. Do you agree with these results?
ToP Roundup: Final Thoughts
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