In August 2024, Marriott  hit 9,000 hotels under its massive brand umbrella. The lodging… The post Breakup: Marriott Drops Sonder Following Its Default With Properties No Longer Bookable appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

I hope this flight attendant gets the help she needs, because obviously this is bad situation…

A reader thought AAdvantage Dining had started charging for earning miles after seeing an “Advantage Program Fee” on their restaurant receipt. It turns out the fee comes from the restaurant’s point-of-sale system — a credit-card surcharge disguised with a confusing name. Continue reading AAdvantage Dining Restaurant Hides Its Credit Card Surcharge...

I was unexpectedly treated to an aerial view of Miami in Florida moments after the airplane on which I was a passenger departed from Miami International Airport, as I had no idea which way the airplane would initially be going — and I sat by a window seat. Looking east northeast...

Katie Porter says cut private jets, not commercial. With a 10% flight reduction looming from the shutdown, is she right about where to trim? FAA Reduction: Why Airlines Are Being Told To Fly Less Because of the ongoing government shutdown and mounting fatigue among unpaid controllers, the FAA and DOT...

A Chinese airline is making headlines for the approach that it’s taking to hiring flight attendants, with people having mixed reactions, as reported by the South China Morning Post…

Hilton Honors confirmed that it is making one of its biggest loyalty program changes… The post Confirmed: Hilton Honors is Adding a New Top-Level Elite Status Level in 2026 appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

A couple of days ago I wrote about how leaked information suggested that Hilton is planning major changes to its loyalty program. While the details still haven’t officially been announced, the company has acknowledged changes are coming. Let’s cover what we know so far.

Our aviation system is under serious stress at the moment. The record-long government shutdown is causing an increase in the number of sick calls among air traffic controllers, and our system has very little slack in the first place.

Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: You can use FlightAware to check for today’s canceled flights Supreme Court Blocks Uber from Operating at Mexico’s Airports Man catches fire at airport business lounge after power bank explodes in his pocket Aeroméxico...

Hilton has confirmed a new Diamond Reserve top-tier status that will finally include confirmed upgrades — while reducing qualification requirements for lower elite levels by 30%. The new tier requires 80 nights and $18,000 in annual spend, positioning Hilton to compete more directly with Marriott and Hyatt’s highest-status travelers. Continue reading...

A long-serving United Airlines flight attendant quit the carrier in disgrace after she drank so much alcohol while looking after passengers on a transatlantic flight to London that she had to be met by emergency medical responders on the tarmac and rushed to the hospital. The 56-year-old former flight attendant...

Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Half a dozen deals end this week which includes a 10% discount on Disney gift cards from Sam’s Club. Also ending this week is an up...

If you're looking to score a bunch of Hilton points, the American Express Hilton Surpass and Amex Hilton are two cards to consider. But which is best? Let's take a deep dive into ...

I went to the office of a doctor recently — no, I was not the patient — and after seating myself in the waiting room, I looked down at the table next to me. For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what... The post What Is Wrong With This...

Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending November 8, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap. The post Weekly Recap: November 8, 2025 appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.

Flying electric ferries are coming to the Maldives, a full list of debit cards that provide cellphone insurance, and what can fill the SeatGuru-shaped hole in our hearts? All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to the...

Pilots, flight attendants and other cabin crew have very important jobs, most of which have something to do, in some way, shape or form, with our safety. But that’s not…

Hello from Tampa! I was in Columbus and Atlanta this week for work. I’m… The post 2025 Weekly Review: November 8th appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) begins enforcing mandatory flight reductions across the United… The post Nice: Hilton Offers Fee Waiver for Those With Cancelled Flights appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.

Guests at a Fargo hotel were shocked and disgusted after witnessing—and filming—an employee soaking stained bedsheets in the hotel's guest hot tub. The viral video sparked immediate outrage and led to a health department investigation. Continue reading “THAT’S What We Were Swimming In?” Hotel Caught Using Hot Tub To Wash Stained...

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just wrapping up my review trip (I’m a couple of days behind on updates theres, so I’ll have lots of content in the next couple of days), and am happy to get back home, but am also already looking...

The Ascentiz Modular Exoskeleton claims boosts of up to 35% more knee strength and 30% lower heart rate. It's on Kickstarter, but only for a few more ...

I want to share three stories from my time in Taipei that made me fall in love with Taiwan all over again. A Wonderful Culture: Three Stories From My Visit To Taiwan Taiwan is not at all like Mainland China. While the People’s Republic has cleaned up its cities, there’s...