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Greetings from St. Augustine, Florida! We’re checking out one of the oldest cities in the United States this weekend. In travel news, we saw American turn 100 and defend against United merger rumors, Spirit seek help from the Trump administration, Polaris® lounge access get tighter, and more.
Airlines
The biggest news revolved around mergers with Allegiant and Sun Country moving forward along with crazy speculation around United and American. In other airline news, Spirit might liquidate, United introduced basic Business Class, Air New Zealand has a cool Economy sleeper, and more this week.
- Icelandair Investigates Unauthorized Low Flyover by Retiring Pilot
- Virgin Atlantic is Rolling Out Starlink Wi-Fi Fleetwide by 2027
- Delta Unveils Next-Generation Delta One® Suites
- United’s Basic Business Class Fares Arrive With Major Loyalty Tradeoffs
- Wild: United CEO Floats Bold Idea of Acquiring American Airlines
- Air New Zealand to Launch World-First Economy Skynest™ Sleep Pods on Long-Haul Flights
- Air Canada is Adding New Suites, Lie-Flat Seats, and a “Distinctly Canadian” Design
- Norse Atlantic Airways Cancels All Los Angeles Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs
- Allegiant Launches Tax Day Promotion Offering Bonus Points for Summer Travel
- Would You Pay $495 for a Lie-Flat Bed in Economy on One of the World’s Longest Flights?
- American Airlines Brings Italian Coffee Experience Onboard With Lavazza Partnership
- American Marks 100 Years With Nationwide Celebrations and a Look Toward the Future
- Whoa: Spirit Airlines Faces Possible Liquidation as Financial Pressures Mount
- Allegiant Moves Closer to Sun Country Acquisition After DOT Approval
- American Airlines Introduces Pilot Trading Cards to Celebrate Its Centennial
- Air Canada Yanks All New York JFK Flights This Summer
- United Airlines is Quietly Rolling Out Free Wi-Fi Before Starlink Reaches All Aircraft
- JetBlue Launched New Barcelona Flights From Boston This Week
- Thanks, But No Thanks: American Airlines Rejects United Merger Rumors
- Promo: American is Giving Illinois Residents 1,000 Free Miles and 1,000 Free Loyalty Points
- Spirit Airlines Seeks Emergency Government Assistance as Financial Collapse Looms
- FAA Orders Summer Flight Cuts at Chicago O’Hare to Reduce Delays
- Philippine Airlines Will Offer Nonstop Flights Between Manila and Chicago This November
- United Flight Diverts to Pittsburgh After Midair Bomb Scare
Hotels
I reviewed a hotel in Kentucky, the Mandarin Oriental was imploded in Miami, and Hyatt has a new Greek resort I want to check out this week in hotel news.
- Mandarin Oriental Miami Imploded in Seconds to Make Way for New Luxury Development
- Mythology-Inspired Hyatt Resort Set to Open on Greece’s Paros Island in September
- Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport South/Florence
Lounges
United is making the Polaris® lounges more exclusive and Korean Air is wowing in Seoul this week in lounge news.
- United Limits Polaris Lounge Access, Cuts Entry for Many Star Alliance Passengers
- Korean Air Opens Refreshed Lounges at Seoul Incheon International Airport This Week
Travel News & Destinations
Detroit has futuristic wheelchairs and Tampa has the cleanest airport this week in travel news.
- Detroit Launches In-Airport Autonomous Wheelchairs to Enhance Accessibility
- Tampa International Airport Named Spotless Space of the Year for Exceptional Cleanliness
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: American Airlines and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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