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I was in Los Angeles and Chicago for work this week. This let me try a few more meals on board United flights and head back to the United Club℠ at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There were also lots of route announcements, lounge openings, American kept its elite status requirements unchanged, and more.
Airlines
United’s in-flight catering is improving, JetBlue is adding a First Class cabin, Air Canada will offer free Wi-Fi, and route announcements from Avelo, JetBlue, Hawaiian, Alaska, Fiji Airways, and more.
- Yum: United Airlines Is Adding Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding to Its First Class Menus
- Avelo Airlines Adds Four New Cities to Its Route Map
- Hawaiian Airlines Adds Nonstop Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul Flights
- JetBlue Will Begin Flying to Madrid and Add A Second Edinburgh Route Next Summer
- New Michelin-Starred Menus Are Debuting In Air France’s La Première Cabin This Winter
- JetBlue Will Finally Introduce First Class Across Its Fleet In 2026
- Breeze Airways’ Sale Offers 50% Off Base Fares For Early 2025 Travel
- Alaska Airlines Cuts Flights To Hawaii As It Continues Alignment With Hawaiian Airlines
- Frontier Announces Pre-Sale Of 2025-2026 GoWild!™ All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass For $299
- Fiji Airways Began Flying Its Longest Flight Between Dallas and Fiji Yesterday
- The US Will Gain Nonstop Flights To Bari, Italy Next Summer
- Taste Test: United’s Washington Dulles Signature Dish
- Air Canada Will Offer Free Wi-Fi In 2025
- Southwest Airlines Adds Four New Intra-Florida Routes
- Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Merger Approved
- Finally Competitive: American Airlines Adds Lifetime Platinum Pro® and Executive Platinum® Levels
- Good News: American Airlines Is Not Raising Elite Qualifications In 2025
- United Airlines Adds 24 Flights For College Football Season
- Taste Test: United’s Los Angeles Signature Dish
Hotels
My second review of the Hyatt Regency Columbus, some Delta elites get free Hilton status, the Waldorf Astoria New York is taking reservations, and more.
- Some Delta Medallion Members Can Get Free Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond Status
- Promo: Earn 500 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy® Points With Three Starbucks Purchases This Week
- Mini Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Columbus
- Grubhub and Hilton Expand Partnership; Add Delivery to 2,600 Hotels
- The Waldorf Astoria New York Began Accepting Reservations Yesterday For 2025 Stays
- Marriott International Acquires Postcard Cabins and Signs Longterm Deal With Trailborn
- Both Hyatt and Marriott Are Improving Their Upgrade Awards
- Hyatt Adds First Me and All Hotel Outside of Germany
- Bird Strike Forces American Airlines Aircraft To Make Emergency Landing At JFK
- Turkish Airlines Is the Latest Carrier To Announce Operations and New Lounge At JFK Terminal One
- Royal Jordanian Is Adding Three New Destinations In the United States
- Taste Test: United’s Chicago Signature Dish – Meatballs
Lounges
My thoughts on the United Club℠ at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Alaska is opening more lounges, LOT Polish set a date for the opening of its lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and more.
- Delta One® Lounge Opening In Boston This Wednesday
- Alaska Airlines Will Open Lounges In Honolulu, San Diego, and A New Flagship Seattle Location
- The Latest Delta One® Lounge Opened In Boston Today
- Lounge Review: United Club℠ (LAX- Gate 71A)
- LOT Polish Airlines Business Lounge Opens At Chicago O’Hare On December 19th
- Hawaiian Airlines Opened Its Second Premier Club At Maui’s Kahului Airport
Travel News & Destinations
Feeding flamingos in Aruba and AAA is prepping to break more travel records this holiday season.
Passengers Behaving Badly
A Texas woman was arrested with an obscene amount of weed at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), a passenger tried to hijack a plane, and another man ripped his shirt off an assaulted a flight attendant this week.
- Texas Woman Arrested At Washington Dulles International Airport With 71 Pounds of Weed
- Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant and Tries To Hijack Plane In Mexico
- Bare Chested, Newark-Bound Passenger Pinned Flight Attendant Against Emergency Exit Door
Anthony’s Take: I hope that you enjoyed reading all the news, reviews, and travel-related items that caught my eye this week. Thanks for your continued support of The Bulkhead Seat.
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