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Greetings from Chicago! I spent most of this week in Cleveland and Tampa, but I’m back in rainy Chicago for a few days before heading to Las Vegas. In travel news this week, Allegiant is adding First Class, Hyatt is adding a new country to its map, and more this week in travel news.

Airlines
United teased a merger with Delta, JetBlue revealed more about its upcoming First Class, Air Canada introduced new basic fares, and more this week in airline news.
- American Boeing 787 Diverts to Dublin After Six Flight Attendants Become Ill Mid-Flight
- 114-Degree Heat Forces American Airlines to Offload 50 Passengers in Las Vegas
- Wow: United Airlines Quietly Explored Merger With Delta Air Lines
- Delta Air Lines and Starbucks Bring Back Simpler SkyMiles Earning Starting August 5th
- JetBlue Changes to Simpler Fare Structure Ahead of BlueFirst™ (First Class) Launch
- United Airlines Bans Humanoid Robots From Flying
- Air Canada Introduces New Basic Premium Cabin Fares
- Virgin Atlantic Engineer Dies After Maintenance Accident at London Heathrow Airport
- American Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide Following Systemwide IT Outage
- JetBlue Previews New Mint® Menus From Michelin-Starred Crown Shy and Birdee
- American Airlines Mourns Guinness World Record-Holding Mechanic
- Allegiant to Introduce Free Drinks and Launch New First Class Cabin in 2027
- Condor to Launch Nonstop Flights Between Frankfurt and Chicago in Summer 2027
- American Airlines Tightens 24-Hour Refund Policy for Last-Minute Bookings
- United Adds Premium Boeing 787-9 Aircraft to Four Long-Haul Houston Routes
- Taste Test: Esquites Salad on United Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines Pilot Arrested in Indonesia on Drug Smuggling Allegations
- WestJet Begins Canceling Flights Ahead of Potential Flight Attendant Strike
- LOT Polish Airlines Refreshes Business Class Experience on Long-Haul Flights
Hotels
I reviewed the Hyatt Regency Malta, Marriott added more hotels, and Wyndham has some cool candy coming to celebrate Route 66, and more in hotel news this week.
- Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Malta
- Marriott Bonvoy® Adds RESET Hotel Near Joshua Tree National Park
- Hyatt Regency to Debut in Armenia with New Dilijan Resort
- Wyndham Rewards Celebrates Route 66’s Centennial With Cool Candy Collection
Lounges
Chase clamped down on lounge access this week in lounge news.
Travel News & Destinations
Washington Dulles is getting a glow up and Tampa says no to Crocs this week in travel news.
- Washington Dulles International Airport Set for $20 Billion Transformation
- Tampa International Airport Sparks Social Media Debate With Playful Crocs Ban Post
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: LOT Polish and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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