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Greetings from sunny Tampa! It’s gorgeous down here as most of the country is bracing for extreme cold, ice, and snow. Thankfully, I’m not flying anywhere for a few days. This week in travel news saw lots of new routes including more added in the American and United turf war, hotel promos, new Sky Clubs® on the way, and more.
Airlines
US airlines are bracing for the storms, Air Canada is off to Sapporo, Subway is offering gift cards to those stuck in middle seats, and more this week in airline news.
- Why is Frontier Airlines Not Selling Flights After Mid-April 2026?
- American Airlines is Suspending Six Transatlantic Flights This Winter
- United Aircraft Suffers Mechanical Issue and Loses Wheel Upon Landing in Orlando
- Lufthansa Expands 100th Anniversary Fleet With Special Liveries on Airbus A320neo and A350
- WestJet Adds Its 100th Destination From Calgary: São Paulo, Brazil
- American Airlines Offers Elite Status Buy-Ups for Next Program Year
- American Airlines Enhances Mobile App to Put Travelers in Control During Disruptions
- Air Force One Aborts Transatlantic Trip After Minor Electrical Issue and Switches to Backup Aircraft
- Air Canada to Launch First and Only Nonstop North America to Sapporo, Japan Flights Next Winter
- Alaska’s Atmos Rewards Expands Earning Beyond Flying and Elite Perks for 2026
- US Airlines Brace for Major Winter Blast with Waivers and Urgent Travel Warnings
- Frontier Airlines Adds Nonstop Newark to Orlando Flights
- Subway Offers $20 Gift Cards to Passengers in Middle Seats as Southwest Ends Open Seating
- JetBlue Launches Dominican Republic-Inspired Livery Contest to Mark Two Decades of Service
- American Adds New Routes from Chicago and Los Angeles as Scuffle With United Goes On
- United to Shift Fresh Bistro Items to Pre-Order-Only for Premier 1K® and Global Services Members
- KLM Begins Offering Free Wi-Fi on European Flights
- The Wall Street Journal Says That Southwest and Allegiant Are the Best US Airlines
- Cayman Airways Adds Nonstop Flights Between Austin and Grand Cayman
- More Than 10,000 Flights are Cancelled This Weekend as the US Braces for Winter Storms
Hotels
World of Hyatt® and Marriott launched promos, I reviewed the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, and more this week in hotel reviews.
- Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through January 25th
- World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn Up to 50,000 Bonus Points on Extended Stays
- World of Hyatt® Returns to Sundance With Exclusive 72-Hour Festival Experience
- Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Lounges
Delta announced a lounge is coming to Las Vegas and many others (including Tampa) are getting expansions, renovations, and new spaces this week in lounge news.
Destinations & Travel News
London is ditching liquid limits in carry-on and a man drove his car into the airport this week in Detroit in travel news.
- London Heathrow Finishes Its New Scanner Rollout and Ends Liquids Ban for All Passengers
- Man Drives Mercedes Into Detroit Airport and Crashes Into Delta Check-In Area
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: Cayman Airlines, London Heathrow Airport, and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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