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Greetings from Tampa! I’m enjoying a quiet weekend at home and hope you’re having a good one. In travel news, we saw bag fees hiked by US carriers, Marriott bring back Coke after more than 30 years, and much more.
Airlines
Delta has a great award sale to Malta, US carriers increased bag fees, Air Canada has some new routes, and more this week in airline news.
- SWISS Launches 2026 Digital Easter Egg Hunt
- Delta SkyMiles Named World’s Most Valuable Airline Loyalty Program in 2026 Ranking
- TAP Air Portugal Selects Terminal 6 at JFK For Its Future Operations
- It’s Back. Earn Delta Medallion® Qualifying Dollars With Hotel Stays and Rental Cars
- Spirit Airlines Debuts Playful “Banana Plane” Liveries Celebrating Its Iconic Yellow Brand
- Air Canada Adds Sun Destinations and New Nonstop Flights to Tenerife
- United Celebrates 100 Years With Limited-Edition Vinyl Featuring Iconic “Rhapsody in Flight”
- United and Adidas Unveil Limited-Edition Samba Sneaker to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
- Taste Test: Coq Au Vin on United Airlines (100th Anniversary Entrée)
- Delta Raises Checked Bag Fees as Industry-Wide Price Hikes Continue
- Brussels Airlines Partners With Ralph & Roxy’s to Bring Belgian Ice Cream to the Skies
- Southwest Raises Checked Bag Fees In Another Shift Away From Its Free-Bags Legacy
- Air Canada and United Expand Partnership With Reciprocal Free Wi-Fi for Members
- Lufthansa Flight Attendants Plan to Strike Tomorrow Amid Labor Dispute
- American Raises Checked Bag Fees to Match Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United
- Natasha Lyonne Removed From Delta Flight After Failing to Follow Crew Instructions
- I’m In: Delta Launches Limited-Time Award Sale to Malta for Summer Travel
- United Airlines Faces Lawsuit After Firing 76-Year-Old Technician Over Water Bottle Incident
- Major Upgrade: Copa Airlines to Introduce Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet
Hotels
I reviewed The Andorre House in Toronto and Marriott dropped Pepsi this week in hotel news.
- Hotel Review: The Anndore House – JDV by Hyatt
- Marriott Switches to Coca-Cola Globally, Ending Decades-Long Pepsi Partnership
Lounges
Air Canada opened some new cafes and American Express and Lufthansa are parting ways this week in lounge news.
- Air Canada Opens New Cafés for Premium Passengers and Elite Members
- American Express Platinum Cardholders to Lose Lufthansa Lounge Access in October 2026
Travel News & Destinations
Europe rolled out its entry/exit system and Americans are rethinking travel to Europe this week in travel news.
- Europe’s New Entry/Exit System Goes Fully Live This Week
- Americans Might Be Rethinking European Travel, But I Have Three Upcoming Trips
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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