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Greetings from fabulous Las Vegas. After a long work week and feeling ill for part of it, I’m hanging out in Sin City this weekend. Stay tuned for reviews of both the Palazzo and the Fontainebleau. In travel news this week, Spirit announced plans to halve its fleet, lots of new routes were added across the world, and several passengers behaved badly, plus much more.
Airlines
Thai Airways introduces lie-flat Premium Economy, Spirit celebrates 25 years in Chicago, and new routes were added by United, Southwest, Bermudair, and more this week in airline news.
- Delta Airbus A330 from London to Boston Diverts After Fumes Reported in Cockpit
- Thai Airways Quietly Launches Premium Economy Plus
- United and Instacart Partner to Offer MileagePlus® Members $0 Deliveries and Bonus Miles
- Spirit Airlines Celebrates 25 Years in Chicago with Anniversary Fare Sale and Bonus Points
- Allegiant Celebrates Customer Appreciation Week with Nearly $1 Million in Free Flights
- The Airbus A320 Beats the Boeing 737 as the Most Delivered Jet in Aviation History
- KLM Celebrates 106th Anniversary with New Delft Blue House Honoring Villa Rameau in Leiden
- Air Transat Expands Summer 2026 Network with New Transatlantic and Year-Round Routes
- Frontier Passenger Curses at Others and Refuses to Let Anyone Pass During Deplaning
- United Will Announce New International Routes Tomorrow
- Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Unveil Unified Cabin Experience Ahead of 2026 Integration
- United Adds Flights to Croatia, Italy, Scotland, and Spain Next Summer
- BermudAir Expands New York Service with New York LaGuardia, Newark, and Westchester Added
- Lufthansa Expands Allegris Cabin to Four Destinations From Frankfurt
- Southwest Adds Mexico Flights, Frequency Increases, and First Service to Alaska for Summer 2026
- Sisters Arrested in Orlando After Allegedly Pushing Frontier Gate Agent and Resisting Arrest
- Taste Test: Cheese Lasagna on American Airlines
- Spirit Secures $475 Million Financing and Wins Court Approval for AerCap Deal
Hotels
My review of the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Hilton’s 25th brand launches, and Wyndham gets into the collection game this week in hotel news.
- Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
- Hilton Launches 25th Brand: Outset Collection by Hilton
- Wyndham Launches New Economy Lifestyle Brand: Dazzler Select by Wyndham
Lounges
SkyTeam changes the rules, American ups its food game, and the United Club℠ reopens in Hong Kong this week in lounge news.
- SkyTeam Expands Lounge Access for Elite Plus Members on Domestic Flights Worldwide
- American Airlines Introduces Fall Menus Across Flagship® and Admirals Club® Lounges
- The United Club℠ in Hong Kong Reopened Today After Being Closed for a Five-Year Renovation
- British Airways Unveils New Global Lounge Design Concept with Flagship Opening in Miami
Travel News & Destinations
The airports get a political message this week in travel news.
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 Credit: cherdchai chawienghong, Thai Airways, SkyTeam, and TSA.)
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