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It’s a rainy day in Tampa. I hope you’re all having a good weekend. The big news of today is that Spirit Airlines is no more. I am going to miss the low-cost carrier and am curious to see what this does to the cost of tickets on many routes. In other travel news, one of my favorite South Florida resorts got a facelift, lots of new routes were added, the Sheraton logo caught fire in Amsterdam, and more.
Airlines
I tested two meals on American Airlines, JetBlue swooped in once Spirit folded in Fort Lauderdale, Fiji Airways cut Dallas, and much more this week in airline news.
- Passengers Evacuated After Engine Failure Causes SWISS Airbus A330 to Abort Takeoff
- United CEO Details Vision for American Airlines Merger Even After Talks Collapsed
- Delta Air Lines to Suspend Even More Routes Amid Fuel Cost Concerns
- Air Premia Launched Nonstop Flights Between Seoul Incheon and Washington DC
- Air Transat Adds Aruba, Barbados, and Los Cabos to Winter 2026-2027 Schedule
- Southwest Airlines Unveils “Independence One” Livery to Celebrate the Nation’s 250th
- Fiji Airways to Cut Dallas Route Less Than Two Years After Launch
- United Airlines Newest Europe Routes Take Off This Week for Summer 2026 Expansion
- Alaska Airlines New Seattle to Rome Flights Launch Today
- Taste Test: Smoked Beef Brisket on United Airlines
- Avelo Airlines Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday
- JetBlue Expands China Airlines Partnership With New Redemption Options
- Lyft and United Expand Partnership to Allow Riders to Earn and Redeem MileagePlus Miles
- American Airlines Unveils America250 Aircraft to Mark 250 Years of US Independence
- Taste Test: Parmesan Gnudi on United Airlines
- United Rebrands Select Domestic Premium Cabins as Polaris® Business Class
- Wins & Losses: Delta Makes Huge Express Service Changes Starting May 19th
- Porter Airlines Expands Winter Sun Network With New Destinations Across US and Beyond
- Air France Elevates Premium Economy Experience With Upgraded Dining
- United Postpones Nine Routes and Cancels One From Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- Air France Marks 60 Years of In-Flight Entertainment
- Spirit Airlines on the Brink of Collapse as Cash Runs Dry and Rescue Deal Seems Unlikely
- ITA Airways Launched First-Ever Flights Between Rome and Houston Today
- American Airlines Unveils New Main Cabin Dining Options With Expanded Snacks and Meals
- Goodbye, Spirit Airlines. Low-Cost Carrier Shuts Down After 34 Years.
- Full Guide: What Other Airlines Are Offering Impacted Spirit Airlines Passengers
- JetBlue Adds 11 Routes From Fort Lauderdale After Spirit Airlines Collapse
- China Eastern Airbus A350 Collides With Jet Bridge in Shanghai
- Cautionary Tale: I’m Stuck With More Than 105,000 Worthless Free Spirit Points
Hotels
I reviewed the St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, Marriott had some IT issues, a new hotel opened in Rhodes, and more this week in hotel news.
- Bonus Nights Awarded From Marriott’s First 2026 Promo Mysteriously Disappear
- Hotel Review: The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort
- The Luxury Collection Debuts Amoh Resort in Rhodes
- Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort Opens in South Florida
- Sheraton Logo Catches Fire and Prompts Hotel Evacuation at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Lounges
Star Alliance opened a new lounge in China this week in lounge news.
Travel News & Destinations
NYC has table games, the TSA expanded Touchless ID screening and offered a discount for folks under 30, and more this week in travel news.
- New York City’s First Live Table Games Set to Debut at Resorts World NYC
- TSA Expands Touchless ID Screening to 65 US Airports (Full List)
- US to Release Limited-Edition Passports Featuring Donald Trump for 250th Anniversary
- Promo: $20 Discount on TSA PreCheck® for Travelers 30 and Under This May
- TSA Will Be Paid: House Approves DHS Funding After Record Lapse
- San Francisco and Oakland Airports Settle Naming Dispute Over Bay Area Branding
- James Beard Foundation Announces Partnership With American Express and Resy
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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