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This week, I spent a few days on a business trip to New York City. Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy, hamsters and a snake caused chaos on two flights, and lots of new routes were added (and some were cut). Plus, my reviews of the Hyatt Regency Columbus and Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, lounge news, and more.
Airlines
I taste United’s cheese plate, a snake and some hamsters break out on two flights, Spirit declares bankruptcy, and lots of new routes from Allegiant, Frontier, Porter Airlines, WestJet, and more.
- TAP Air Portugal Flight Grounded For Several Days After 130 Hamsters Escape In Cargo Hold
- Spirit Airlines Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy; Assures Passengers It’s Business As Usual
- Three Exciting Takeaways For Passengers From Spirit’s Bankruptcy Plan
- Frontier Airlines 100% Off (Base Fare) Sale
- Allegiant Air Announces Its Biggest Expansion Ever With a Whopping 44 New Routes
- Delta Air Lines Will Soon Serve Shake Shack Burgers In Flight
- Boeing Plans To Lay Off 2,500 US Employees
- Frontier Airlines Expands US and Caribbean Service With 16 New Routes
- Update: Oman Air Joining oneworld® Alliance In June 2025
- WestJet Resumes Service Between Halifax and Paris After Three-Year Hiatus
- American Airlines and Aer Lingus Strengthen Partnership With Elite Benefits and Earnings
- Alaska Airlines Launches New Routes To Winter Destinations From West Coast Starting Today
- Upgrades Are Impossible. Delta Says It Sells 88% of First Class Seats During Investor Day
- United Reports 30% Surge In Travel To European Christmas Markets This Year
- No More Line Cutting: American Airlines Expands Boarding Tech To More Than 100 Airports
- Taste Test: Cheese Plate On United Airlines
- Air Canada Drops Three US Cities In Summer 2025
- Virgin Australia Flight Delayed By Real Life Snake On the Plane
- Gay United Flight Attendant Fired Over Anti-Gay Conversation In Galley and Online Postings
- Porter Airlines Adds Two New Seasonal Florida Routes
- Delta’s Window Seat Shop Reopened Today and It’s Already Almost Sold Out Online
- ANA is Moving to Terminal 6 at JFK in 2026
Hotels
Lots of hotel openings and delays, my reviews of two Hyatt Regency hotels in Ohio, a new Missoni partnership, and more this week.
- Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Columbus
- Earn 500 Bonus Marriott Bonvoy® Points With Three Starbucks Purchases This Week
- Grand Hyatt Continues Growth With 10 More Hotels Set To Open By 2027
- New York Hilton Midtown Extends Availability of “Stay Like” Wicked Suite Until January 26th
- World of Hyatt Sale: Up To 25% Off Stays In The Americas Through April 2025
- Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
- Just In Time For Ski Season: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open
- Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino and Walmart Partner For “Sher-A-Holiday” Suites
- The Ritz-Carlton and Missoni Partner On New Resort Club In Bali
- Andaz Miami Beach Is Now Opening In March 2025
- Rio Hotel & Casino Officially Joins Destination by Hyatt Brand
- Park Hyatt Johannesburg Now Opens In April 2025
- Check Your Email: Some Marriott Elite Members Receiving Gift Cards
Lounges
Capital One finally launched its new dining concept/lounge space, Star Alliance opened its first lounge in Asia, and The Club is coming to Lima with its largest lounge in the world.
- A Capital One Landing Opened Today At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Star Alliance Opens Its First Lounge In Asia
- The Club’s Largest Location Opens At Lima Airport This January Along With A New Sleep Concept
Travel News & Destinations
The TSA is preparing for its busiest Thanksgiving ever.
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.
(Image Credits: Towfiqu barbhuiya and Star Alliance.)
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