DAILY TRAVEL BRIEF · 2026-10-23 · PACIFIC TIME

What’s changing in travel

Selected hotel, airline, credit-card and destination developments, with source links.

This edition covers the verified developments available from the sources checked. Coverage is limited.

Hotels & exceptional stays

Costco members can get $100 in Uber and Uber Eats gift cards for $80

Reported by Slickdeals · 2026-10-23

The offer bundles two $50 eGift cards usable with Uber and Uber Eats, sent by email after purchase. Costco membership is required to buy, per the listed deal terms.

At $80 for $100 in gift card value, the effective saving is $20, which the deal listing describes as 20% off. No expiration date or per-member purchase limit was stated in the listing.

Key points

$80 for a 2-pack of $50 Uber/Uber Eats eGift cards, versus a $100 list price
Saving of $20 (20% off)
Costco membership required; delivery is by email

Tip: If you already shop with Uber or order through Uber Eats, confirm the gift cards can be loaded to your account balance before buying, and check Costco's current listing for any per-member purchase limit.

See Slickdeals announcement

Destinations & access

Yellowstone: most roads and entrances close Nov. 1, 2026, for winter season

National Park Service · 2026-10-21

Key points

Most Yellowstone National Park roads and entrances close for the winter season on Nov. 1, 2026.

Tip: If you plan to drive into or through Yellowstone, schedule it before Nov. 1, 2026; after that date most roads and entrances are closed for the winter season.

See National Park Service announcement

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