A Centurion Lounge Closes, American’s Retrofit Update, Bag Recheck Rules Ease, and More Airline News

June 27, 2026

Save for losing yet another Amex Centurion Lounge, it’s mainly good news this week. We take a look at American Airlines’ new interiors, more growth for Delta at Austin (AUS), notable network additions and updates from Avelo, news from Air...

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