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I’ve spent this week at home enjoying the city of Chicago. This included a United MileagePlus® dinner on Monday and lots of time spent walking and taking in what might be the last of our warm weather here before we head down to Tampa for the winter in November.
Airlines
This week United announced fast, free Wi-Fi is coming, I tasted its Chicago regional meal, and Volaris, Air France, Aeromexico, and others added new routes.
- American Airlines Flight Diverts to Pittsburgh Over Bomb Threat
- Aeromexico Is Adding Eight New US Routes From Guadalajara and Monterrey
- Air Canada Will Shut Down Its Operations After Pilot Wage Negotiations Stall
- Nashville International Airport Might Be Getting Its Second European Destination
- American Airlines Introduces Stand Up To Cancer® Amenity Kits
- Delta Airbus A350 Slices the Tail Off of CRJ-900 Regional Jet In Atlanta
- Ends Today: United Is Offering Roundtrip Award Tickets to Europe for 50,000 Miles
- Air France is Launching Service Between Paris and Manila
- Delta SkyMiles® Award Flash Sale: Deals to Mexico and the Caribbean
- Taste Test: United’s Chicken Vesuvio With Roasted Potato Wedges
- Sun Country Loses Its Essential Air Service Contract Serving Eau Claire, WI
- Limited Promo: Save $250 On Cathay Pacific Business Class Flights From the US
- British Airways Plans Its Largest Summer Schedule to the US Ever
- American Airlines Flight Attendants Have Ratified a New Contract
- Finally: United Airlines Will Add Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet in 2025
- Amex Offer: Spend $1,250 With Icelandair, Get $225 Back
- United Removes Flights to Amman and Tenerife From Its Schedule
- Not In Focus: American Airlines Slashes Austin Schedule Further
- Four Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Fell Ill On Seattle-Bound Flight and Caused a Diversion
- Volaris Adds New Route and Beefs Up Frequency From Guadalajara to Counter Aeromexico
Hotels
I reviewed my second stay at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, the Thompson Palm Springs is finally taking reservations, and Marriott and Sotheby’s have partnered for some ultra-luxe travel auctions.
- Marriott Bonvoy® and MGM Rewards Points Are Now Transferrable
- Amex Offer: Spend $700 With the Leading Hotels of the World and Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards® Points
- Graduate Hotels® Are Now Bookable Through Hilton
- Now Live: Marriott Bonvoy® Earn 2 Ways Promotion Offers Up to 4,000 Points Per Two-Night Stay
- Marriott and Sotheby’s Partner for Ultra-Luxurious Travel Auctions
- Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Orlando (2nd Stay)
- Thompson Palm Springs is Finally Accepting Reservations for September 2024
Lounges
The British are coming. Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have new lounges in the works.
- Virgin Atlantic is Opening a Clubhouse Lounge in Los Angeles International Airport in 2025
- British Airways is Opening a Lounge at Miami International Airport
Destinations & Travel News
A nice dinner paid for with United MileagePlus® miles and my reflection on 9/11.
- United MileagePlus® Visa Dinner: Torali Steakhouse
- Remembering 9/11: Reflecting On One of the Darkest Days In US History
Passengers Behaving Badly
A trio of passengers caused incidents in Ohio, Las Vegas, and New York.
- American Airlines Passenger Spits In Man’s Face and Causes Ruckus At Baggage Claim
- JetBlue Passenger Goes Berserk and Trashes Check-In Counter at JFK
- Angry Trump Supporter Allegedly Makes Terroristic Threats to Alaska Airlines Staff in Las Vegas
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: Towfiqu barbhuiya, Virgin Atlantic, and @aflyguytravels via Instagram.)
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