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Greetings from 35,000 feet! I’m currently flying between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to attend a family event. In travel news this week, Alaska Airlines announced plans to fly to Athens and Paris, a Las Vegas hotel is running an AI scam, Delta had a good day in court, and more.
Airlines
BermudAir and others added new routes, Flying Blue devalued its program, I reviewed a KLM and a United flight, and more this week in airline news.
- Spirit Airlines’ Former Headquarters Sells for $93.25 Million
- Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Damaged After Rolling Past Runway at Munich Airport
- Lufthansa Introduces New Amenity Kits on Long-Haul Flights in Economy Class
- Flight Review: KLM Embraer 195 E2 Business Class – CAG-AMS
- American Airlines to Bring Seatback Screens Back to Every Seat on Narrowbody Fleet
- Eurowings is Adding True Business Class Seats Across Its Airbus A320neo Fleet
- Devaluation: Flying Blue Introduces Unbundled Award Tickets Beginning September 8th
- Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Polaris® – AMS-ORD
- Alaska Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights From Seattle to Athens and Paris
- BermudAir Launches First Nonstop Flights Between Newark and South Caicos
- United Offers Easier Elite Status Match Challenge for Chicago-Area Travelers
- Lufthansa Adds Hot Meals to Economy Menu on Short- and Medium-Haul Flights
- Elon Musk Trolls Delta for Choosing Amazon Over Starlink for Its Future In-Flight Wi-Fi
- Court Keeps Delta and Aeromexico Partnership Alive After Overturning DOT Order
- Surge in Wheelchair Requests on Air India Flights Sparks Online Debate
- FAA Makes Delta Tighten Premium Cabin Service Flow Ahead of Takeoff
- Dirty Surprise: Passenger Says United Polaris® Blanket Was Covered in Feces
- Laptop Fire Injures Five on American Airlines Flight to Dallas
Hotels
Marriott and Starbucks are back with another week promo, the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand goes “urban,” and travelers were scammed in Vegas this week in hotel news.
- Travelers Say They Booked a Las Vegas Hotel That Didn’t Exist
- Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through August 23rd
- Marriott to Open First-Ever “Urban” Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Shanghai
Lounges
I reviewed the rather disappointing lounge in Sardinia and shared that JetBlue’s new BlueHouse™ is opening soon this week in lounge news.
- Lounge Review: Prima Vista Lounge by Aviapartner (CAG)
- JetBlue’s Next BlueHouse™ Lounge Will Open Soon in Boston
Travel News & Destinations
Why I can help you travel like me and the best airports for cheap flights in the US this week in travel news.
- PSA: Why Book With a Travel Advisor Who’s Been There?
- These Are the Best US Airports for Finding Cheap Flights Whether Paying Cash or Miles
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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