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Greetings from 35,000 feet! I’m flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) at the moment. This will be my last night in Tampa for the season as we head back to Chicago tomorrow. In travel news this week, Delta returned to Hong Kong, Frontier is coming back to Oakland, Marriott opened it’s 10,000th hotel, United is opening a massive Dulles lounge, and much more.
Airlines
I tried some meals on Delta and American, United’s CEO slammed Rolls-Royce, an Air Canada pilot was charged with not having a license, and more this week in airline news.
- Delta Returns to Hong Kong After Nearly Seven Years Away
- United CEO Slams Rolls-Royce as Engine Crisis Grounds Hundreds of Jets
- Targeted Promo: Earn 20% Bonus Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) On Some Fares
- United Superfans Fly to All Seven Hubs in a Single Day
- European Ultra-Low Cost Carrier, Wizz Air, to Bring Starlink Wi-Fi to Its Fleet
- WestJet and Icelandair Launch New Codeshare Partnership
- Man Charged After Allegedly Boarding United Flight With Fake Boarding Pass
- American Adds 9 Gates In Terminal C Expansion at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Singapore Airlines Becomes Southwest Airlines Eighth International Partner
- Frontier Airlines Returns to Oakland and Adds New Boise Service From Las Vegas
- Air Canada Captain Charged After Allegedly Flying Hundreds of Flights Without License
- Airlines Should Be Respectful, But Passengers of Size Should Still Pay for Extra Space
- About Time: United Will Update Polaris® Menus With Dishes From World-Renowned Chefs
- Taste Test: Classic American Sliders & Fries on American Airlines (2nd Review)
- United May Block Middle Seats on New “Coastliner” Aircraft to Cut Crew Requirements
- American Expands Miami Hub to Serve 100 Latin American and Caribbean Destinations
- Taste Test: José Andrés’ Spanish Omelet on Delta Air Lines
- Hawaiian Airlines Reveals First Moana Aircraft Livery Ahead of Live-Action Film Release
- Taste Test: Mashama Bailey’s Shrimp and Grits on Delta Air Lines
- SAS Pilot Arrested in France After Testing Positive for Cocaine Post Flight
Hotels
The St. Regis London is opening soon, Miraval has gone international, I requalified for Marriott Bonvoy® status, and more this week in hotel news.
- Hilton Honors Updates Upgrades With New Elite Benefits and Guaranteed Suite Options
- Miraval Opens First International Resort in Saudi Arabia
- Marriott Brings Lefay Hotels Into Portfolio Through New Partnership
- Marriott International Opens 10,000th Global Property
- Marriott’s Long-Awaited St. Regis London Finally Set to Open This October
- I Just Requalified for Marriott Bonvoy® Titanium Elite. Which Choice Benefit to Choose?
Lounges
Amex is opening a lounge in Amsterdam, the Capital One Lounge is being renovated, and I was not pleased with the Admirals Club® in Tampa this week in lounge news.
- American Express to Open New Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2026
- Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles to Scale Back Service During Renovation
- Is the American Admirals Club® the Worst That the Airline Operates?
- United is Opening a Massive New Lounge Inspired by Washington DC at Dulles Airport
Travel News & Destinations
Charlotte has new automated gates and the EU updated some travel rights this week in travel news.
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport Tests New TSA e-Gates for Faster Security
- EU Updates Air Passenger Rights, Leaves Compensation Intact
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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