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Greetings from snowy Rhode Island. We’re visiting family here this weekend. In travel news this week, ITA Airways launched a cool livery, United sped up its Starlink rollout, Spirit introduced trading cards, Delta and United offered ways to reclaim status, Frontier made god on the Pepsi jet (kinda), Amex tightened lounge access rules, and much more.
Airlines
This week in airline news saw lots of new routes, several new liveries, and much more.
- Passengers Express Outrage Over American Pilots Being “Upgraded” Ahead of Them
- Vueling Passenger Manages to Sneak Onto Apron and Climb On Top of Aircraft in Valencia
- United Accelerates Starlink Rollout and Expects Full Fleet Installation by Next Year
- Some United MileagePlus Premier 1K® Members Are Getting Their Elite Status Extended for Free
- Virgin Atlantic Increases Manchester to Orlando Frequency After Aer Lingus Dropped the Route
- Porter Airlines Expands With New Flights to Boston, Miami, Nashville, and Phoenix
- Promo: Delta Launches SkyMiles Award Sale With Discounts to Top Transatlantic Destinations
- Full List: United is Increasing Frequency On These 87 Routes Out of Chicago
- Volaris Adds Eight New US Routes From Three Mexican Cities
- ITA Airways Unveils Olympic-Themed Livery Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026
- Spirit Airlines Introduces First-Ever Collectible Trading Cards
- JetBlue Announces Winner of Dominican Republic-Inspired Livery Contest
- United Snaps Up Spirit’s Last Two Chicago Gates, Ramping Up Fight With American
- STARLUX Airlines Launches First European Route With Taipei to Prague Service
- Air France Expands Its Michelin-Starred Premium Dining Across US and Canadian Departures
- Delta’s “Reclaim My Status” Lets Some Medallion Members Return to the Elite Ranks Into 2028
- Frontier Airlines Revives the Legendary Pepsi Jet Saga With a Lifetime Miles Award
- American Airlines Launches Porto Flights in Summer 2027
- Taste Test: Grilled Chicken on American Airlines
- American Celebrates 100 Years With Centennial Inflight Menus Including Beef Wellington and Caviar
- Delta Brings Delta One® Back to Orange County With JFK Nonstop Launching May 2026
- Frontier Airlines to Exit Eight Cities With Five Others Currently Not On the Schedule
- Pressure Mounts For American Airlines Leadership Change as Unions Signal Loss of Confidence
Hotels
I reviewed the Grand Hyatt Manila, Hotel Effie Sandestin tried to scam me, and World of Hyatt® launched a new promo this week in hotel news.
- Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection Goes for the Cash Grab and Ignores Marriott Benefit
- Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila
- World of Hyatt® Promo: Bonus Journeys Returns With the Ability to Earn Up to 28,000 Points
Lounges
Amex tightened lounge access rules and I reviewed an Admirals Club® this week in lounge news.
- Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (ORD – Terminal 3, Concourse L)
- American Express Platinum Card Lounge Access Expanded Across All Lufthansa Group Airlines
Travel News & Destinations
Snow hit the US, Tampa unveiled plans for an expansion, McDonalds is offering caviar, and more this week in travel news.
- US Airports Clean Up After Historic Snowfall Hammered the Southeast
- Tampa International Airport Unveils Final Design for $1.5 Billion Terminal D Expansion
- What is TSA ConfirmID? How to Go Through Security Without a REAL ID
- Giveaway: McDonald’s Debuts Limited-Edition McNugget Caviar Kits for Valentine’s Day
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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