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Greetings from Tampa! We’re spending the weekend in Florida. This week in travel news Ryanair cut paper boarding passes, Spirit shrunk further, I reviewed an American Airlines’ lounge and much more.
Airlines
HiSky is coming to Chicago, Lufthansa is celebrating Oktoberfest, SAS is adding routes, Spirit is shrinking, and more this week in airline news.
- Lufthansa is Bringing Back Its Special Oktoberfest Flights and Offerings for the 19th Year
- It’s Past Time for United to Retire Its Boeing 757-200 Aircraft
- HiSky is Launching Nonstop Flights Between Bucharest and Chicago in Summer 2026
- Cathay Pacific to Relaunch Direct Hong Kong to Seattle Flights in March 2026
- JetBlue Inspires Future Aviators with 11th Annual “Fly Like a Girl” Event in Orlando
- SAS Adds Nine New Routes and Six New Destinations for Summer 2026
- Spirit Airlines to Furlough 1,800 Flight Attendants Amid Second Bankruptcy in a Year
- Spirit Airlines Adds Two Free Checked Bags Benefit to Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard®
- American Airlines Unveils Centennial Anthem Video and Logo Ahead of 100th Anniversary
- American Airlines Partners with Champagne Bollinger to Elevate Premium Experience
- Air Canada Keeps Ottawa and London Connected All Year Long
- Lufthansa Unveils FOX: A Future Onboard Experience Ahead of Its 100th Anniversary
- Delta Drops Geneva From Its Map as the Latest Business Route Cut
- Ryanair Confirms November 12th End for Paper Boarding Passes
- Now a Flag Carrier: Breeze Airways Begins Flights to Three Countries Outside of the US
- Avelo Airlines Launches Avelo Plus Membership Program
- Delta Air Lines Adding New York to Porto Route in May 2026
- United Becomes First Airline to Receive FAA Certification for Starlink on Mainline Aircraft
- United Announces Upgrades at Guam Hub with New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Fleet and Airport Refresh
- Lufthansa Unveils Special 100th Anniversary Livery on Boeing 787-9
- Sorry, American: United Gains Five More Gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- Flight Review: American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Flagship Suites – ORD-DFW
- Lufthansa Group Prepares for Major Job Cuts Amid Push for Efficiency
- Taste Test: Chicken Parmesan on American Airlines
Hotels
It’s all about Marriott this week. I reviewed the funky Courtyard San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave, Marriott is bringing Series by Marriott™ to the US, and the hotelier expanded into Mongolia this week in hotel news.
- Hotel Review: Courtyard San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave
- Series by Marriott™ Brand is Making Its US Debut With Five Hotel Conversions
- Marriott Plans Its First Hotel in Mongolia With the AC Hotels Brand Debuting in 2027
Lounges
Alaska is planning a new lounge in San Diego and I reviewed one of the Admirals Clubs® in Los Angeles this week in lounge news.
- Alaska Airlines to Open New San Diego Lounge
- Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (LAX – Terminal 4, Near Gate 41)
Travel News & Destinations
Old El Paso is celebrating National Taco Day this week in travel news.
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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