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Happy Valentine’s Day! Greetings from the St. Regis Cap Cana Resort. The property just opened in May 2025 and is gorgeous. In travel news this week, I review a few hotels and two meals on American Airlines, the United/JetBlue partnership gets a little tighter, American and Capital One announced new lounges, and more this week.
Airlines
Spirit and American Airlines are adding flights for the Kentucky Derby, I flew Arajet for the first time, and more this week in airline news.
- WestJet is Dropping Eight US Routes
- Air France Bets Big on NYC With Up to 11x Daily Flights Connecting Paris This Summer
- LATAM Pilot Arrested Onboard Aircraft in São Paulo Ahead of Rio Flight
- Spirit Airlines Reveals Top Searched Spring Break 2026 Beach Destinations
- American Airlines Flight Attendants Issue Vote of No Confidence in CEO Robert Isom
- JetBlue and United Expanded Blue Sky Partnership Now Offers Bookings Across Both Airlines
- Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Launch Fresh Spring Menus
- EVA Air to Launch Flights to Washington DC on June 26th
- AirAsia X Will Return to London With Flights From Malaysia With a Stop in Bahrain
- Spirit Airlines Adds Limited-Time Louisville Flights for Kentucky Derby Weekend
- Southwest Airlines to Launch Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet
- American Airlines CEO Tells Employees to Stay Confident After Union No-Confidence Vote
- Taste Test: Short Rib With Steakhouse Sauce on American Airlines
- Lufthansa City Airlines Launches Frankfurt Base to Expand Short-Haul Network Across Europe
- Cool: Brussels Airlines Unveils New Tintin Belgian Icon Livery
- Air Transat Will Drop All US Flights by June 2026
- American Won’t Take My Money and It’s Indicative of Why the Airline is Struggling
- Delta Rolls Out Airbus A321neo Aircraft With Massive 44-Seat First Class Cabin
- Sky High: British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Accidentally Eating Marijuana Gummies
- Taste Test: Charcuterie Plate on American Airlines
- Delta Expands Hawaiian Flights With New and Returning Routes Along With Increased Capacity
- Flight Review: Arajet Boeing 737 MAX 8 Extra – MIA-PUJ
- Spirit Airlines is Selling Elite Status Starting at Only $79
- Cupid’s Cargo: How Delta Delivers Valentine’s Day Roses Across the United States
- American Airlines Races Into Louisville With Added Kentucky Derby Week Flights
- Man Who Allegedly Crashed His Car Through Detroit Airport Has Now Been Arrested for Stalking
Hotels
I reviewed two very different Marriott properties, Marriott Bonvoy® launched a promo, and the first Alila opened in Mexico this week in hotel news.
- Hotel Review: The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North
- Marriott Unveils First Global Promotion of 2026 With Bonus Points and Elite Night Credits
- Alila Mayakoba Opens as Hyatt’s First Alila Resort in Latin America
- Hotel Review: Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
Lounges
American and Capital One are both opening lounges that I can’t wait to check out this week in lounge news.
- American Airlines is Set to Open New Admirals Club® at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- The Second Capital One Landing Will Finally Open at New York LaGuardia Airport Next Week
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: Capital One and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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