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Somehow, it’s already March tomorrow. I’m home in Tampa this weekend and watching all of the chaos in the Middle East from afar. In travel news this week, we saw chaos around the world. Snowstorms on the East Coast, a Mexican cartel leader killed, and the Middle East reeling after the US and Israel attacked Iran. It has been enough to make everyone forget just how bad Hyatt’s devaluation news was after it changed up its award charts.
Airlines
I tasted a meal on Air Canada, the FAA stepped in to regulate American and United’s turf war, flights were cancelled en masse due to a storm, bullets holes were found in an American Airlines plane, and lots of new routes from EgyptAir, Qantas, TAP Air Portugal, and more.
- More Than 3,163 US Flights Canceled as Powerful Nor’easter Comes to the Northeast
- Delta Boeing 737 Blows Engine During Takeoff and Ignites Grass Fire at Savannah Airport
- United Walks Back MileagePlus Cut for Previously Booked Basic Economy Tickets
- Spirit Airlines Secures Restructuring Deal and Targets Exit from Chapter 11 by Summer
- Bullet Holes Found on American Airlines 737 MAX Following Medellín Flight
- Philippine Airlines Seeks Approval for New Nonstop Chicago Flight
- EgyptAir Expands US Network with New Chicago Flights and Return to Los Angeles
- American Airlines and Miami International Airport Unveil $1.1 Billion Concourse D Expansion
- Qantas Launches First-Ever Nonstop Sydney to Las Vegas Flights
- White House Official Threatens Increased Scrutiny of Airlines After American Flight Delays
- Taste Test: Sweet and Sour Pork on Air Canada Rouge
- FAA Moves to Cap Chicago O’Hare Flights as American and United Escalate Capacity War
- TAP Air Portugal to Launch Lisbon to Orlando Service This October
- Middle East Airspace Meltdown: Military Strikes Paralyze Global Travel
- WestJet Continues Slashing US Routes as Canadian Travel Demand Remains Soft
- EL AL Halts New Bookings Through March 21st as Israel Prepares Massive Repatriation Effort
Hotels
I reviewed the Thompson Washington DC, by Hyatt, Hyatt made massive changes to its award charts, a couple was robbed at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Thomas, and more this week in hotel news.
- Hotel Review: Thompson Washington DC, by Hyatt
- Yikes: World of Hyatt® Expands to Five Award Pricing Tiers and Increases Costs by up to 67%
- Michigan Couple Sues Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas After Alleged $425,000 Armed Robbery During Stay
- World of Hyatt® Expands Tennis Partnership With Jessica Pegula and Taste of Tennis at Indian Wells
Travel News & Destinations
The big news this week centered around TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry both being used as political pawns as well as violence in Mexico and American Express merging Resy and Tock.
- Ugh: TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry Suspended Amid Partial Government Shutdown
- Breaking: TSA PreCheck® Will Remain Operational After All
- Travel Chaos: Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara Erupt in Violence After Cartel Leader Killed
- I’m Heading to Toronto Later This Week and Global Entry Looks Like It’s Working Again
- 25,000+ Restaurants Total: Resy to Integrate Tock Venues this Summer
- Global Entry in Toronto was Open After All Today
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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