Southwest Airlines sent surprise emails to customers saying they had already qualified for the airline's new Platinum status tier, even though Southwest previously stated that Platinum qualification wouldn't begin until January 2026.
A Priority Pass-accessible lounge called Poppin Lounge opened this summer in Atlanta. Airport Dimensions, which operates The Club lounges, opened the grab-and-go location next to The Club ATL. Airport Dimensions is owned by Collinson Group, which also owns Priority Pass. The operator said it opened discussions with Seattle airport over adding one in March.
Virgin Red is offering 6,000 points each to new U.K. members and the people referring them through November 30. New members need a qualifying earning transaction within 18 months, and referrers can earn up to 60,000 points from ten referrals.
The University of California system purchased the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay for $193 million.
American Airlines is temporarily using generic AA branded headsets instead of Bang and Olufsen headsets on flagship business class flights. The airline noted the Bang and Olufsen headsets are aging and not working as well, with a formal replacement due next year.