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This week, I had a quick overnight business trip in Cincinnati, OH and got to check out two lounges there. There were also lots of new routes, lounge updates from Chase, holiday happenings with Marriott, and more.
Airlines
Spirit, American, JetBlue, and Southwest aircraft were hit by bullets in Haiti and Dallas, American added the ability to use systemwide upgrades online, I taste tested American’s enchiladas, KLM, BermudAir, WestJet, and Breeze added new routes, and more.
- Spirit Airlines Aircraft Struck by Bullets As It Flew Over Haiti
- Apple AirTags Will Soon Share Your Bags Location With More Than 15 Airlines
- JetBlue Aircraft Also Hit By Bullets Over Haiti
- KLM Adds Its 15th US Destination: San Diego In May 2025
- Live Now: American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades Can Be Applied Online
- Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 Lands In Denver With Mysterious Damage To Its Nose Cone
- Spirit Agents’ Brawl Behind the Ticket Counter Sends One Onto the Baggage Belt
- FAA Halts US Airlines Servicing Haiti After Three Incidents of Gunfire Striking Planes
- Alaska Airlines Introduces Espresso Martinis, New First Class Blankets, and More
- Flair Airlines Guarantees Flights Will Be On Time Or It Will Pay Out Passengers
- Taste Test: Chicken Enchiladas On American Airlines
- Royal Jordanian Announces New Flights to Washington DC In Trump Inspired Video
- BermudAir Adds Three New Nonstop US Flights To Its Route Map
- Delta and United Unveil Apparel, Decor, and More For the Holidays
- Breeze Airways Opens Its 12th Base and Adds Six New Routes From Sarasota
- Frontier Gate Agents Tried To Extort Soldier For $50 So They Can Buy Weed and Get Manicures
- Delta Relaunches SkyMiles Experience Platform, Offering Memorable Ways to Redeem Miles
- Volaris Connects Oakland With Two More Destinations In Mexico
- SAS Flight Hits Severe Turbulence and Diverts to Copenhagen After 10 Hours In Flight
- WestJet Adds Six New US Routes Including Three New Cities
- Bullet Strikes Southwest Airlines Aircraft At Dallas Love Field
Hotels
The St. Regis Bal Harbour is reportedly in disrepair, Gaylord Hotels are in the holiday spirit, Hyatt trials paid breakfasts at Hyatt Place, and more.
- Lawsuit Alleges Neglect and Disrepair at St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
- Cool: Gaylord Hotels and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Launch Frozen Holiday Attraction
- The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch Now Open After $115 Million Renovation
- Free No More? Hyatt Place Trials Paid Breakfast at Select US Hotels
Lounges
This week Chase announced some new locations for its lounges, LOT Polish got closer to opening in Chicago, a pop-ip lounge opened at the Aria, and I reviewed two lounges at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
- LOT Polish Airlines Business Lounge Will Open Soon at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- Chase Announces Opening Dates For Future Sapphire Lounge® by The Club Locations
- Chase Is Opening A Pop-Up Sapphire Reserve Lounge At Aria Resort & Casino This Saturday
- Lounge Review: Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner (CVG)
- Lounge Review: Delta Sky Club® (CVG – Gate B14)
Destinations & Travel News
A smuggling ring tried to illegally bring tons of animals into South Korea and Oakland has to the change the name of its airport.
- Judge Blocks Oakland Airport From Changing Its Name To Include San Francisco
- Smuggling Ring Busted In South Korea With More Than 1,800 Exotic Animals Worth $1.5 Million
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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