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Delta opens Phase 1 of second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2, extending premium amenities at its West Coast hub

Delta Air Lines has opened Phase 1 of a second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport in Terminal 2. The launch adds premium cabin passengers another dedicated lounge space as Delta’s multi-year LAX investment continues, with four lounge spaces planned by 2028 totaling 60,000 square feet.

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2026-06-30T15:18:29.337478-07:00

staralliance.com

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air

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2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

Skift

IAG Loyalty targets €1B profit engine, betting on banking partnerships over airline economics

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2026-06-25T09:41:44.267222-07:00

AeroTime

Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member

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2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00

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Breitflyte

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Delta opens Phase 1 of second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2, extending premium amenities at its West Coast hub Delta Air Lines has opened Phase 1 of a second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport in Terminal 2. The launch adds premium cabin passengers another dedicated lounge space as Delta’s multi-year LAX investment continues, with four lounge spaces planned by 2028 totaling 60,000 square feet.

2026-06-30T15:18:29.337478-07:00

Delta opens Phase 1 of second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2, extending premium amenities at its West Coast hub

Skift

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IAG Loyalty targets €1B profit engine, betting on banking partnerships over airline economics Skift interviews IAG Loyalty CEO Adam Daniels and CFO Darryl Cartmell on the group’s plan to turn its loyalty business into a “billion-euro profit engine.” The strategy is positioned as bank-dependent rather than reliant on airline passenger volumes and fares, reflecting a shift toward third-party economics.

2026-06-25T09:41:44.267222-07:00

IAG Loyalty targets €1B profit engine, betting on banking partnerships over airline economics

staralliance.com

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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on 16 December 2026, ending its 23-year membership that began in 2003. The departure follows Asiana’s merger integration with Korean Air, a SkyTeam member, with the shift positioned as network realignment as the combination nears completion.

2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air

AeroTime

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Air Serbia launches ELEVATE loyalty programme at 99th anniversary Air Serbia launched “ELEVATE” on June 16, 2026, timed to its 99th anniversary. The programme lets members earn points on airfare and ancillary purchases, with benefits including reward flights, extra luggage, seat selection, premium-lounge access and upgrades to business class.

2026-06-17T05:37:05.242974-07:00

Air Serbia launches ELEVATE loyalty programme at 99th anniversary

AeroTime

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Etihad and Condor expand strategic partnership with new frequent-flyer tie-up and Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service Etihad Airways and Condor Flugdienst have signed an expanded agreement deepening their strategic partnership. The update includes a new frequent flyer arrangement and a new Condor service linking Bangkok with Abu Dhabi, adding more connectivity points across both carriers’ networks.

2026-06-12T02:57:22.168691-07:00

Etihad and Condor expand strategic partnership with new frequent-flyer tie-up and Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service

Skift

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Alaska Bets Starlink Will Boost Customer Loyalty as It Scraps Basic Economy Perks

2026-06-08T09:28:11.826685-07:00

Alaska Bets Starlink Will Boos

AeroTime

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Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding to join the Oneworld alliance during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, with entry planned for 2026. The addition is positioned as a major Asia-focused shift, expanding PAL’s network and bringing frequent-flyer perks alongside Oneworld partners.

2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00

Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member

Skift

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Allegiant CEO: Credit cards are the airline’s biggest non-ticket revenue opportunity Allegiant’s CEO said credit cards represent the airline’s largest near-term opportunity for non-ticket revenue growth. The executive added the carrier is also evaluating other non-fare areas, with further details planned for an investor day later this year or in early next year.

2026-06-01T12:56:17.305268-07:00

Allegiant CEO: Credit cards are the airline’s biggest non-ticket revenue opportunity

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