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Greetings from Chicago. I’m enjoying one of my last weekends here before migrating to Tampa for the winter. This week in travel news American debuted a new livery, Marriott launched a promo, I reviewed two lounges, the US passport slipped in power, and more.
Airlines
This week saw the promise of more Delta One® check-in areas, United roll out Starlink Wi-Fi, new routes, changes to loyalty programs, and more in airline news.
- Delta Expands Delta One® Check-In to Every Hub by the End of 2025
- Jet Fuel Erupts at DFW: American Eagle Refueling Accident Floods Area Around Aircraft
- Air Serbia Brings Back Nonstop Flights Between Belgrade and Toronto After 33-Year Hiatus
- United Airlines Launches First Starlink-Equipped Mainline Flight Tomorrow
- Avelo Airlines Cuts Three Routes and Pulls an Aircraft From Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Will the US and Canada See a Rebound in Transborder Travel This Winter?
- Happy 100th: American Airlines Unveils Centennial Livery and Enhanced Flagship Experience
- Cathay Pacific Unveils Major Overhaul to Its Loyalty Program Starting in 2027
- Air France Partners with Pastry Chef Yann Couvreur to Elevate Business Class Desserts
- Taste Test: Belgian Style Waffles With Strawberry Compote on Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue Makes Changes to 2026 TrueBlue Loyalty Program
- American Airlines Partners with Lavazza to Elevate Inflight and Lounge Coffee Experience
- American Airlines Signals Possible Return to Israel With Job Posting
- Taste Test: Makhani Chicken Curry on Delta Air Lines
- Delta Adds Seattle Flights with New Philadelphia Route and Increased West Coast Frequencies
- Plus-Size Seat Activist, Jaelynn Chaney, Reportedly Arrested After Hospital Altercation
- Air China Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Fire Caused by Lithium Battery
Hotels
Marriott launched a new promo and the Moxy brand came to Tulum in hotel news this week.
- Register Now: Marriott’s Second Global Promotion of 2025 With 2025 Bonus Points on Up to 3 Stays
- Moxy Tulum Will Be the Brand’s First Location in the Caribbean and Latin America
Lounges
I reviewed the Capital One Lounge in Las Vegas and checked out the Delta Sky Club® in Dallas this week in lounge news.
- The Second American Express Lounge in Las Vegas is Getting Closer to Opening
- Lounge Review: Capital One Lounge (LAS)
- Lounge Review: Delta Sky Club® (DFW Gates – E10 and E11)
Travel News and Destinations
The EU updated entry requirements, airports banned a TSA video, and more this week in travel news.
- EU Launches Long-Delayed Entry and Exit System: What Travelers Need to Know
- A Growing Number of US Airports Refuse to Play Politically Charged TSA Video
- US Passport Falls Out of Global Top 10 for the First Time in Two Decades
- Detroit is Not Happy About the Latest TSA Video but Can’t Stop It From Playing in the 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.
(Image Credit: cherdchai chawienghong, American Airlines, Marriott, and TSA.)
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