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Greetings from Tampa! I was in Louisville and Chicago this week on business. This was my last business trip of 2025. I have two more personal trips this year that will put me over the threshold for Delta Diamond Medallion. Going into 2026, I’ll hold United Premier 1K®, American Executive Platinum, and Delta Diamond Medallion. It has been many years since I have achieved this trifecta. In travel news this week, JetBlue cut its JFK to Amsterdam route, Delta and WestJet shared some holiday cheer, the iconic Park Hyatt Tokyo reopened, and much more.
Airlines
JetBlue drops a major route, American buys some gates from Spirit, lots of new routes were announced, and much more this week in aviation news.
- American Airlines Adds Flights Ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™
- Is Porter Airlines Going to Join the oneworld® Airline Alliance?
- Star Alliance Extends Six-Year Run as World’s Leading Airline Alliance at 2025 World Travel Awards
- WestJet Brings Holiday Cheer to Families at Ronald McDonald House Across Canada
- American Airlines is Buying Two Gates From Spirit Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- United Airlines Reveals Changes for 2026 Premier Status and Benefits
- 75% Complete Across the Fleet: Delta Installed Free Wi-Fi On Its 1,000th Aircraft
- Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Polaris® – LHR-IAD
- Tickets are on Sale for Alaska Airlines New Seattle to London Flights
- Frontier Airlines Releases Limited-Edition Holiday Trading Cards
- American Airlines Will Begin to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Starting Next Month
- Delta SkyMiles® Amex Cardmembers Can Get a Limited-Edition Centennial Backpack for 100 Miles
- WestJet and SAS Launch Reciprocal Codeshare
- Spirit Airlines Marks 20 Years in Punta Cana with Anniversary Fares and Bonus Points
- Aer Lingus Will Add Dublin to Pittsburgh Flights in May 2026
- Air Premia Will Launch Nonstop Flights Between Seoul Incheon and Washington DC
- Spirit Airlines’ Pilots and Flight Attendants Ratify Agreements in Another Restructuring Step
- Hong Kong-Bound Cathay Pacific Passenger Arrested After Trying to Open Aircraft Door Mid-Flight
- My Favorite Flight of the Year: I Got a Centennial Cheer Card and Hung Out With a Cool Delta Captain
- Gay, Catholic Flight Attendant Settles Suit With United Airlines
- Rat on KLM Flight to Aruba Triggered Cancellation and Stranded More Than 250 Passengers
- Ouch: JetBlue Cancels New York to Amsterdam Route
- Hawaiian Airlines Set to Join oneworld® Alliance on April 22nd
Hotels
The Park Hyatt Tokyo reopened, Hilton takes to the high seas, Hyatt goes on safari, and much more this week in hotel news.
- Hilton and Explora Journeys Launch Luxury Ocean Travel Partnership with Hilton Honors Adventures
- IHG One Rewards Launches 15% Reward Night Discount at New and Renovated Hotels Worldwide
- Park Hyatt Tokyo Reopens in the Heart of Shinjuku After Extensive 19-Month Renovation
- Hyatt Expands Luxury Travel Options with Safari Experiences Across East Africa
- Marriott Bonvoy® Survey Shows 91% of Americans Plan to Travel in 2026
Lounges
JetBlue is opening its first lounge, Air France is expanding in London, and I review the United Club℠ there in lounge news this week.
- JetBlue to Open First-Ever BlueHouse™ Lounge at Terminal 5 in New York JFK Airport
- Air France to Open New Lounge at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 in Spring 2026
- Lounge Review: United Club℠ (LHR – Gate B46)
Travel News & Destinations
The US government will monitor travelers social media, Clear Mobile sucks, and Netflix opened its latest Netflix House in Dallas this week.
- US Plans Mandatory Social Media Screening for Some Tourists as Travel Restrictions Expand
- ID and a QR Code Needed: CLEAR Mobile is the Worst Way to Get Through Security
- Netflix House Dallas is Now Open
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: cherdchai chawienghong, WestJet, Hyatt, and Nertflix.)
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