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Happy 250th, USA! I just returned from Paris and London to enjoy some quiet time at home in Chicago. While this country is far from perfect and there are days that I say “now, what,” I’m proud to be an American and can still see all the good that there is here. In travel news this week, JetBlue and Allegiant unveiled US 250th anniversary liveries, I reviewed a hotel in Orlando, Marriott and United launched a combined promo, and more this week in travel news.
Airlines
United added flights to Cartagena, Delta is eyeing Paris, I gave my thoughts on top-tier airline status, and more this week in airline news.
- Allegiant Joins Airline Collectible Card Craze
- United Airlines Jet Narrowly Misses Drone at Newark Liberty International Airport
- British Airways Will Let Flight Attendants Rest in Empty First and Business Class Seats
- Rumor: Delta Plans Paris Flights From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- United Adds First-Ever Nonstop Flights to Cartagena From Houston and Washington DC
- American Airlines Returns Commercial Service to Naples After 25-Year Absence
- Avelo Airlines Launches Commercial Flights at McKinney National Airport
- American Airlines to Announce Service Between Chicago and Tokyo
- JetBlue Unveils Patriotic “250” Aircraft to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
- American Airlines Confirms Chicago to Tokyo and Two Other Flights
- I Hold Top-Tier Status With American, Delta, and United. Here’s What is Right (and Wrong)
- Delta Air Lines Adds The Wall Street Journal Access to Delta Sync Inflight Entertainment
- Finally: First Class Known as “Blue First” Will Begin Flying on JetBlue in October
- Allegiant Air Unveils New 250th Anniversary Aircraft Livery Honoring America
- Grounded Again: United’s New Boeing 787-9 Suffers More Issues After Boeing Repairs
Hotels
Marriott makes the switch to Coke, my thoughts on one of the Courtyards in Orlando, and more this week in hotel news.
- Pepsi is Not Okay. Marriott Switches to Coca-Cola Across Its Entire Portfolio
- Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® and United Bring Back Promotion That Earns Both Points and Miles
- Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre
Lounges
A second Delta One® Lounge opened at LAX, American is bringing its grab-and-go concept to JFK, and British Airways is investing in the US this week in lounge news.
- Second Delta One® Lounge in Terminal 2 at LAX is Opening on June 30th
- American Airlines to Open New Grab-and-Go Provisions by Admirals Club℠ at New York JFK
- British Airways Celebrates 80 Years of US Flights and Plans Lounge Investment
Travel News & Destinations
CLEAR® Plus got more expensive, Europe’s airports are melting down, and NYC-area airports are seeing issues this summer in travel news this week.
- CLEAR® Plus Will Increase Membership Prices on July 1st, But Price is Unknown
- Enroll Once: TSA and Google Wallet Launch Easier Access to TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID
- CLEAR® Plus Increased Membership Prices by $10 Today; Amex Credits Now Match
- Europe’s Airports and Airlines Urge EU to Suspend Entry/Exit System This Summer
- Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel for the Fourth of July Holiday
- Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK Rank as Worst Airports for Fourth of July Flight Cancellations
- 250 Years of American Travel Innovation: How the US Changed the Way the World Moves
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: Allegiant, British Airways, CLEAR, and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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