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Greetings from Tampa! I’m home this weekend after being in Toronto and Chicago this week. In travel news, BermudAir dropped Hartford, LOT added San Francisco, Hilton confirmed a new elite tier, and the government shutdown thankfully ended and restored some normalcy to air travel.
Airlines
oneworld® revealed the top spots for Round the World tickets, LOT added San Francisco, a YouTuber caused some drama, and more in airline news this week.
- President Trump Slams Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers as Shutdown Chaos Deepens
- Drama: YouTuber Josh Cahill Faces Backlash After Misleading Air Côte d’Ivoire Review
- BermudAir Exits Hartford as the Third Airline to Cease Flying There Recently
- United’s CEO Praises Staff While Proclaiming the Airline as Best in History of Aviation
- JetBlue Adds Flights Between Rochester and Orlando
- Avelo Airlines Adds Six New and Returning Routes to Its Map
- Hawaiian Airlines Launches Collectible Pilot Trading Cards, Digital Aircraft Cards, and Keiki Wings
- Alaska Airlines Bumps New Seattle to Rome Flight to Daily Service Before It Even Begins
- Flight Review: Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321-200 Business Class – TPA-YYZ
- LOT Polish Airlines Adds San Francisco to Its Expanding Transatlantic Network
- oneworld® Reveals the Top Round-the-World Destinations for 2026
- United Scales Back Some European Routes for Summer 2026
Hotels
I reviewed the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, Hilton added a new elite tier, Marriott promised soft landings, and more in hotel news this week.
- Confirmed: Hilton Honors is Adding a New Top-Level Elite Status Level in 2026
- Breakup: Marriott Drops Sonder Following Its Default With Properties No Longer Bookable
- Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
- Marriott Bonvoy® Reveals Soft Landing Policy For 2026
- Disgusting: Hotel Worker Washes Sheets in Hotel’s Hot Tub
- Wyndham Rewards Offers Holiday Gift of Free Status Upgrades for Members
- Hilton Cuts Points Earning at Spark and Homewood Suites
- MGM Grand Unveils $300 Million Room Transformation Inspired by Disco-Era Glamour
Lounges
I reviewed the Admirals Club® in Toronto this week in lounge news.
Travel News & Destinations
The government reopened, TSA agents could get $10,000 bonuses, Netflix opened a new experiential space, passports can be housed on iPhones, and more this week.
- People Mover Crashes Into Dock at Washington Dulles International Airport With at Least 18 Injured
- Netflix House Philadelphia is Now Open
- Cool: Apple iPhone Users May Now Add a Digital US Passport to Their Apple Wallets
- Trump Administration Awards $10,000 Bonuses to Select TSA Officers After Shutdown
- FAA Halves Required Flight Cancellations as Air Traffic Recovers Post Shutdown
- Permits Issued: Construction Can Begin on New Concourse D at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
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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