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Greetings from Tampa! I was in Washington DC for a bit this week and will be heading to Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto next week. In travel news this week, I reviewed some lounges, Marriott released a promo, and American kicked up the fees for checked bags, plus much more.
Airlines
New routes for Breeze and cuts for Frontier, plus Mamdani’s aid melts down, Allegiant offers a cool partnership with Dollywood, and more this week in airline news.
- Diva: NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Top Aide Exposed for Elite Airline Tantrums
- Gorgeous: Korean Air Shows Off Artisanal Rice Cake Soup to Celebrate Lunar New Year
- JetBlue Offers Double Tiles Toward Mosaic Status in 48-Hour Flash Promo
- Allegiant Launches Destination Dollywood Flight Experience for Smoky Mountain Getaway
- Spirit Airlines Marks 20 Years in Atlanta with Anniversary Discount
- Air Force One’s Iconic Light Blue Is Being Replaced by Trump’s Bold New Paint Job
- Unruly Passenger Forces Delta Air Lines Flight Back to Houston After Midair Antics
- Porter Airlines Expands Network with New Austin Route and Chicago Airport Swap
- JetBlue Gets Cozier With United and Adds Nonstop Flights Between Houston and New York
- American Airlines Hikes Second Checked Bag Fees for Travelers Who Pay at the Airport
- United MileagePlus Overhaul Makes Credit Cards Key to Earning More Miles and Cheaper Awards
- Air Transat Expands Winter Route Map with New Nonstop Sun Routes from Several Canadian Cities
- Breeze Airways Expands Network with Florida Heavy-Up and Other New Routes
- Female Passenger Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Delta Flight Attendant and Police
- Frontier Airlines Largely Abandons New York John F Kennedy International Airport
- EL AL Flight Departs Los Angeles Without 140 Bags After Political Stickers Trigger Security Alert
Hotels
Marriott releases a promo, I review a Courtyard in Dallas, and more this week in hotel news.
- Marriott Bonvoy® Quietly Boosts Earnings at Marriott Executive Apartments
- Tom Pritzker Steps Down as Hyatt Chairman as Emails From the Epstein Files Were Released
- Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through February 22nd
- Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Addison/Quorum Drive
- Marriott Bonvoy® Launches 1-Point Festival Drops for Coachella, Stagecoach, and More
- Marriott Bonvoy® Annual Choice Benefits are Now Live. I Requalified for Mine Already.
Lounges
I review a pair of lounges including one with a pool this week in lounge news.
- Lounge Review: The Centurion® Lounge by American Express (MIA)
- Lounge Review: VIP Lounge (PUJ – Terminal B, Gate 31) (Yes, It Has an Infinity Pool)
Travel News & Destinations
Chicago changes the start of Route 66, passengers are behaving badly, and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) will soon have a new name.
- Rewriting History: Chicago Makes Navy Pier the New Starting Point of Historic Route 66
- British Tourist Busted After Kiosk-Smashing Rampage at Hong Kong International Airport
- Woman Arrested After Allegedly Abandoning “Service Dog” in Las Vegas Airport
- Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill to Rename Palm Beach International Airport After Donald Trump
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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