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Greetings from Chicago! We’re back for the summer aside from a few upcoming vacations and my normal, crazy business travel schedule. In travel news this week, United sent a new Boeing 787-9 back for repairs, some hotel auctions are coming from Hilton, Kraft released TSA-approved ranch, and more.
Airlines
I tried a United meal that I actually liked, JetBlue, Qantas, Delta, and French bee added routes, United sent back the Boeing 787-9, and more this week in airline news.
- Rodent at 30,000 Feet: The Only JetBlue Passenger Who Didn’t Need a Boarding Pass
- Targeted Promo: Free 12-Month Paramount+ Premium Subscription From Delta Air Lines
- United MileagePlus® Makes Mile Pooling More Valuable With Expanded Redemption Options
- United Unveils “Stars and Stripes” Aircraft Livery, Celebrates Military Pilot Hiring Milestone
- EL AL to Equip Entire Fleet With Starlink Wi-Fi Starting in 2027
- Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Announce Premium Summer Beverage Lineup
- JetBlue Revamps Mint® Dining With New York Restaurant Partners
- Porter Airlines Launches Service From Montreal Metropolitan Airport to 11 Canadian Cities
- It’s Back: Earn Delta Medallion® Qualifying Dollars With Hotel Stays and Rental Cars
- Qantas to Launch World’s First Non-Stop Flights Between Sydney and London in 2027
- JetBlue Expands Mint® Service From Fort Lauderdale With New San Diego Route
- Flight Review: United Airlines Boeing 777-200 First Class – ORD-SFO
- American Airlines Begins Using New Cockpit Security Barriers Today
- Air Serbia Launches New “ELEVATE” Loyalty Program, Ends Partnership With Etihad Guest
- French bee Launches New Flights to the Maldives and Sri Lanka From Paris
- Delta Continues Austin Growth With New San Jose Route
- Taste Test: United’s San Francisco’s Signature Dish – Grilled Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
- United Sends New Boeing 787-9 Back to Boeing After Repeated Technical Issues
Hotels
Design Hotels got a bunch of new properties, hotel owners want more money from Marriott for award stays, Hilton opened a new luxury option in London, and more this week in hotel news.
- Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through June 21st
- Hotel Owners Push for More Money for Marriott Bonvoy® Award Redemptions
- Hilton Honors Reveals Final Round of 250-Point America Experiences
- Hilton Opens Reservations for Waldorf Astoria London at Historic Admiralty Arch
- Marriott’s Design Hotels Adds 16 Palisociety Properties
Lounges
United Polaris® Lounges tightened access, Chase is opening a lounge in Miami, and Air Canada opened another cafe this week in lounge news.
- Star Alliance Updates Lounge Access Rules, Officially Excludes United Polaris® Lounges
- Chase Sapphire Lounge Planned for Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Air Canada Opens First Premium Lounge at Québec City Airport
Travel News & Destinations
American Express is buying TheFork, CLEAR is expanding, the FAA extends slots in NYC, and more this week in travel news.
- American Express Keeps Betting on Dining With $700 Million TheFork Acquisition
- Which US Airports Have the Cheapest Airfare? 2026 Rankings Revealed
- CLEAR Launches at 62nd Airport: Indianapolis International Airport
- FAA Extends New York Airport Slot Relief Through 2027
- Kraft Launches TSA-Compliant Ranch Kit for Travelers Who Can’t Leave USA Without It
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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