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Happy Saturday! I’m home in Tampa for the weekend, but will be headed to Chicago and Washington DC next week. In travel news, a viral campaign to buy Spirit emerged, Delta unveiled its narrow-body plane with 44 First Class seats, Priority Pass picked the best lounge, and Hantavirus began panicking people.
Airlines
This week saw lots of new routes announced and launched by Breeze Airways, Singapore Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Delta, and more; There were also several fatal accidents and a scary one on the NJ Turnpike this week in airline news.
- Breeze Airways Expands in Atlantic City With New Routes Following Spirit’s Exit
- Spirit Pilot Gets Emotional Retirement Sendoff From Southwest
- ITA Airways Expands Miles & More Benefits With New Awards, Upgrades, and Elite Perks
- United Boeing 767 Overturns Truck on NJ Turnpike and Strikes Pole on Approach to Newark
- Gone But Not Forgotten: The Rise and Fall of America’s Lost Airlines
- Air Canada Suspends Several More US Routes as Network Adjustments Continue
- JetBlue Offers Status Match to Former Spirit Airlines Elite Members
- May the Fourth Be With You: Alaska Airlines Has the Only Star Wars Themed Livery Left
- Power Bank Fire Prompts IndiGo Evacuation as Airlines Tighten Battery Rules
- JetBlue Pushes Back on Bankruptcy Rumors as Fuel Costs Drive Losses
- Southwest Airlines Expands in Las Vegas and Orlando With Lots of New Routes
- Airline Satisfaction Rises Despite Travel Woes. JetBlue, Delta, and Southwest Lead Rankings
- LOT Polish Airlines Launches First-Ever Warsaw to San Francisco Route
- Alaska Airlines Expands Its Network With New Routes From Santa Rosa and Long Beach
- Frontier Airlines Rolls Out New Deals and Miles Boost for Travelers After Spirit Shutdown
- American Airlines Elevates Premium Experience With New California Wine Selections
- Spirit 2.0? Unlikely Viral Campaign Aims to Turn Defunct Airline Into Public Company
- Singapore Airlines Expands European Network and Adds New Madrid Route
- Wow: Photo of Delta’s High-Density A321neo With 44 First Class Seats Leaked
- Inside Air Force One: A Reporter’s Surprisingly Honest Review of What the Press Eats
- Delta Worker Killed in Ground Accident at Orlando International Airport
- Frontier Airbus A321neo Aborts Takeoff After Striking Person on Denver Runway
- Delta Air Lines Swaps Bermuda Flights From JFK to New York LaGuardia This October
Hotels
Westin launched its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico, Delta and Airbnb strengthened their partnership, and more this week in hotel news.
- Westin Launches Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico at Playa Vallarta
- Delta and Airbnb Expand Partnership With Higher Earnings and Easier Booking
- IHG One Rewards Launches “Pick Your Points” Promotion for Summer 2026
Lounges
Priority Pass named the best lounge this week in lounge news.
Travel News & Destinations
Tragedy struck in Orlando and a virus made headlines and stoked fear this week in travel news.
- Orlando Airport Goes Galactic With Star Wars-Inspired May the Fourth Video
- Hantavirus Panic in the Skies? Experts Advise On Your In-Flight Risk
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: Delta, Marriott, Priority Pass, and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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