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Greetings from Tampa! This week saw me on seven flights while traveling between London for fun as well as Las Vegas and Boston on business before heading home to Florida. This week in travel news saw tons of new routes, Spirit cancel its pilot furlough, several meals tasted in flight, an even fancier St. Regis sub-brand, lounge openings and closings, and more.
Airlines
I shared my thoughts on several in-flight meals, United’s Polaris® food is still hot garbage, many airlines added routes, American offered elite status and miles at a hefty cost, and more this week in airline news.
- Norse Atlantic Airways Slashes US Routes With Five More Cancelled
- Flights Remain Grounded at Des Moines Airport After Delta Aircraft Slides Off Runway
- Taste Test: Mushroom Ravioli With Cherry Tomato Sauce on SAS
- Breeze Launches Cyber Monday Sale With Up to 60% Off Base Fares
- American Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees on Some International Flights
- Spirit Airlines Offers 60% Off Base Fares for Travel Tuesday
- Qantas Elevates Its First Class Experience With New Dining Options and Amenities
- Verdict: United Polaris® Catering is Practically Inedible Slop
- Delta Air Lines Tweaks Choice Benefits for Platinum and Diamond Medallion® Members in 2026
- ITA Airways Will Launch First-Ever Flights Between Rome and Houston This Summer
- Southwest Airlines Expands Global Reach With Condor as Its Fifth Airline Partner
- Sun Country Airlines to Establish New Cincinnati Base in 2026
- Frontier Launches Travel Tuesday Promotion Offering Fast-Track to Gold and Platinum Elite Status
- United Launches Fantasy Flights to Bring Holiday Magic to Children Across the Country
- JetBlue Announces Five New Nonstop Routes From San Juan Launching in 2026
- Allegiant Launches the First Airline-Developed Wine Crafted Specifically for Drinking at 30,000 Feet
- JetBlue Expands New York Connectivity With Three New Routes From Buffalo and Syracuse
- Taste Test: José Andrés’ Chicken Catalan on Delta Air Lines
- American Offers AAdvantage Pass™ Featuring Gold Status and Miles for a Whopping $5,000
- JetBlue Launches New Daily Service to Daytona Beach From New York and Boston Today
- Spirit Airlines’ Inaugural Grand Cayman Flights Take Off Today
- TAP Air Portugal to Introduce New Premium Economy Cabin in Summer 2026
- Delta to Recognize 100,000 Acts of Kindness to Celebrate the Holidays and 100 Years of Service
- Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul Are All Adding Starlink Wi-Fi
- American Airlines Delivers Holiday Cheer to Families of Fallen Heroes
- Frontier Airlines Announces 23 New Routes for 2026
- Taste Test: Hot Smoked Salmon Salad on Delta Air Lines
- Air France Expands Adds La Première First Class to Atlanta, Boston, Houston, and Tel Aviv Flights
- Spirit Airlines Cancels Planned Pilot Furloughs as Resignations Have Accelerated During Bankruptcy
- Flight Review: SAS Airbus A320 Business Class – CPH-LHR
Hotels
St. Regis has an even fancier offshoot brand, Hilton is adding a secret elite tier, and more in hotel news this week. Stay tuned as I have eight hotel reviews coming up in the near term.
- Marriott Marks Major Milestone With 700th Property in Asia Opening in Vietnam
- Six Wink Hotels in Vietnam Join Hyatt’s Unscripted Collection Today
- Fancy: St. Regis Unveils New Ultra-Exclusive Luxe Resort Brand Offshoot: St. Regis Estates
- Hilton is Preparing to Introduce a Secret Elite Tier: The Honors Society
Lounges
I reviewed British Airways Galleries First Lounge, Chase is closing its Hong Kong lounge and opened one in Las Vegas, and more this week in lounge news.
- Lounge Review: British Airways Galleries First Lounge (LHR – T5 South)
- Plaza Premium Will Open Two Lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal D
- Chase Sapphire Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport Will Close on January 5th
- New Chase Sapphire Lounge Opening at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport Today
Travel News & Destinations
The TSA announced that without a REAL ID that passengers will need to pay a $45 fee 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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