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Greetings from Chicago! I’m spending the weekend at home before heading off to Malta and Sicily. In travel news this week, Delta added basic Business Class fares, Jeff Mauro talked patty melts on Reddit, I reviewed a few hotels and lounges, and more.
Airlines
British Airways and Air France introduced new amenity kits, I flew Alaska Airlines for the first time in 20 years, Iberia has some summer menu adds, and a passenger was almost sucked out of an airplane window this week in airline news.
- Frontier Airlines Launches Eight Former Spirit Routes
- British Airways Unveils New Club World Amenity Kits and Upgraded Economy Bedding
- Jeff Mauro Shares Secrets Behind United’s New Patty Melt in Impromptu Reddit AMA
- United Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Window Seats That Didn’t Have Windows
- Delta Air Lines Launches Basic Business Fares for Delta One® and Other Premium Cabins
- Flight Review: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 First Class – ORD-SEA
- JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale With 14 New Routes and New Mint® Service
- Iberia Refreshes Long-Haul Menus and Adds Summer Treats to Madrid Lounges
- Air France Updates La Première, Business, and Premium Economy Amenity Kits
- Southwest Airlines Adds Air Premia as Ninth International Partner
- My Latest United Flight is a Good Example of Why Delta Still Owns the Premium Crown
- Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Ryanair Plane After Window Shatters
- Taste Test: Sticky Bourbon Glazed Chicken on United Airlines
- GOL Launches First Long-Haul Route Between Rio de Janeiro and New York
- Taste Test: Tillamook Cheeseburger on Alaska Airlines
Hotels
I reviewed the Hyatt Centric in Boston and one of the many Renaissance hotels in Paris, Hilton further integrated YOTEL, and Hyatt added some hotels that do not accept Suite Upgrade Awards this week in hotel news.
- Hyatt’s Early Award Booking Benefit for Elite Members and Credit Card Holders is Now Live
- Hotel Review: Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston
- Confirmed: W South Beach to be Converted Into Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach
- Hilton Adds YOTEL to Its Portfolio, Launches New “Select by Hilton” Brand
- Hyatt Expands the Number of Hotels That Don’t Accept Suite Upgrade Awards (Full List)
- Hotel Review: Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel
Lounges
I reviewed an American and an Alaska lounge, American Express tightened access rules even more, and oneworld® wants to open 20 lounges this week in lounge news.
- Air France Opens New Lounge at London Heathrow Airport
- Lounge Review: Admirals Club® (ORD – Terminal 3, Concourse G)
- American Express Tightens Centurion® Lounge Access Rules Starting Today, July 8th
- Lounge Review: Alaska Airlines Lounge (SEA – C Concourse)
- oneworld® Wants to Open Up to 20 Airport Lounges Worldwide
Travel News & Destinations
OpenTable is getting more rewarding, Denver will soon have walking tunnels, and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) has a new name this week in travel news.
- Denver International Airport Plans Underground Walkways to Reduce Train Delays
- Americans May Soon Be Able to Take Passport Photos at Home
- ETIAS Delayed Again: Europe’s New Travel Authorization Now Expected to Launch in 2027
- OpenTable Launches Gold Tables, Giving Loyal Diners Access to Hard-to-Book Restaurants
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport Officially Opens in South Florida
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: OpenTable and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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