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Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Happy weekend, if you’re not celebrating a holiday. I’m spending the weekend at the W Hoboken (my past review here) and visiting family for the holidays. It was a busy week in travel news with Spirit hiring a new CEO, American announcing free Wi-Fi in 2026, new routes, hotel reviews, taste tests, and more this week.
Airlines
Spirit appointed a new CEO, Frontier Airlines is matching status for Southwest flyers, SAS is bringing back Business Class, I taste tested a few meals, and lots more happened in airline news.
- Around 31,000 People Signed a Petition to Boycott Avelo Airlines Over Its Deportation Flights
- Trustee Overseeing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of Silver Airways Calls to Dismiss Case
- Frontier Airlines is Giving Away 100 $250 Vouchers to Celebrate Earth Week
- Whoa: A Pair of British Airways Boeing 777s Involved in Two Separate Drug Busts
- American and United Will Add Four New Regional Routes This August
- Progress: American Airlines Will Roll Out Free AT&T In-Flight Wi-Fi for Members on Some Aircraft
- Good News: SAS is Bringing Back Intra-Europe Business Class
- China Makes Airlines Stop Taking Delivery of Boeing Aircraft as Trade War Escalates
- Amex Offer: Spend $500 or More With Amex Travel on Delta Flights, Get $100 Back
- Taste Test: Monterey Jack and Red Pepper Egg White Bites On United Airlines
- The Dominican Republic’s Low-Cost-Carrier, Arajet, Completed Its First Flight to the US
- I like It: Iberia Adds a Westbound Flight That Departs Spain After Midnight
- American Airlines Reorganizes Boarding Groups and Lengthens Boarding Time
- Viva Aerobus Is Adding Seven New US Routes From Mexico City
- Frontier Airlines Offers Southwest Rapid Rewards® Members Gold Status For $40
- Rabbit Strike Causes Flight to Divert at Denver International Airport
- Taste Test: Cheese Plate On United Airlines
- Alaska Airlines Adds New Menu Options For First Class and Main Cabin Passengers
- Spirit Airlines Appoints New CEO and Other Executives
- ANA and Singapore Airlines Deepen Joint Venture and Look to Offer Enhanced Benefits
- Archer Aviation and United Airlines Unveil NYC Air Taxi Network
Hotels
My reviews of the Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora and The Tribune – JDV by Hyatt as well as Hilton’s cash grab, a new Hyatt promo, the Pan Am Hotel, and more.
- Hotel Review: Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora
- Earliest Ever: I Just Requalified for Marriott Bonvoy® Titanium Elite. What’s Next?
- Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week Is Back At Starbucks Through April 20th
- Hyatt Opens First Hyatt Studios Location in Alabama
- World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn 20x Points Per $1 Spent At Under Canvas Resorts
- Hilton is Bringing a New Luxury Choice: Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay Opens in 2028
- Cash Grab: Hilton Looks to Offer Late Checkout Across Brands, But It Will Cost You
- The Pan Am Hotel by Hilton is Set to Open in Late Spring 2026
- Hotel Review: The Tribune – JDV by Hyatt
Lounges
I finally got to review the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Singapore announced that it’s investing in its lounges in Terminal 2.
- Singapore Airlines Plans $34 Million Investment In Its Changi Airport Terminal 2 Lounges
- Lounge Review: Capital One Lounge (IAD)
Travel News & Destinations
I got my Real ID, the world’s busiest airports were ranked, and a murder-suicide happened outside of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) this week.
- 2024 World’s Busiest Airport Rankings Released: Atlanta Still Reigns Supreme
- Have You Gotten Your Real ID? I Spent 2.5 Hours in Line Today to Get Mine
- Murder-Suicide Shooting At Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
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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