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We’re back in Chicago after getting robbed near Lake Como and being forced to spend the night in NYC due to bad weather. My laptop was stolen along with everything else I was carrying. This slowed down content for the blog. I have a new laptop and lots of reviews, news, and more coming up. This past week saw Delta deal with storms, several exciting hotel announcements, and more.
Airlines
Delta saw tons of flights cancelled from a freak storm in Atlanta, Oman Air joined oneworld®, Silver Airways might return to the sky, and more this week in airline news.
- Delta Pulls 100 Planes for Inspection and Covers Costs for Hailstorm-Affected Travelers
- Flight Review: Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 Business Class – BRU-LIN
- Oman Air Joins oneworld® Today
- WestJet Adds Interline Agreement With Saudia
- American Airlines Brings Back Same-Day Standby for All Passengers
- Will Silver Airways Return to the Skies?
- Air France-KLM Moves to Acquire More Than 60% Stake in SAS by 2026
- Woman Alleges Sexual Assault on United Flight to Tokyo, Says Airline Offered No Compensation
- 18 Injured During Evacuation of Ryanair Boeing 737-800 in Mallorca
Hotels
I reviewed the Courtyard Columbus Easton and Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, Park Hyatt will open in Mexico City and Vancouver, a new promo with Marriott and United, and more this week in hotel news.
- Hotel Review: Courtyard Columbus Easton
- Park Hyatt Mexico City Set to Open in 2026 After Years of Delays
- Park Hyatt Vancouver Coming in 2026 After Renovation
- Promo: Earn Both United MileagePlus® Miles and Marriott Bonvoy® Points This Summer
- W Florence is Officially Open and Marks the Brand’s Second Hotel in Italy
- Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
- JdV by Hyatt Brand Debuts in the Caribbean with Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana
- Marriott is Bringing the Autograph Collection, W, and JW Marriott to Calgary
Lounges
I reviewed the Lufthansa Business Lounge in Milan and oneworld® is planning more lounges.
- New Lounges Planned, But No Additions to oneworld® Airline Roster
- Lounge Review: Lufthansa Business Lounge (MXP)
Travel News & Destinations
I’m progressing nicely on my quest to retain elite status, CLEAR increased pricing, and thieves robbed me blind in Italy this week.
- Check In: Q2 2025 Elite Status Pacing
- CLEAR® Plus Increases Membership Price Today
- Lake Como Catastrophe: Thieves Emptied My Rental Car of Everything
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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