"The Latest in Travel: Weekly News and Updates for week ending June 21st"

Here are the Travel News and Updates for week ending June 21:

American Airlines, union fail to reach deal on new contract.

American Airlines, union fail to reach deal on new contract. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, which represents about 28,000 American Airlines flight attendants, said it has moved closer to a strike as the airline did not present a favorable agreement.

Union president Julie Hedrick, who is also a career flight attendant, said in a statement that the airline "did not come to the table" with an adequate compensation agreement "after years of bargaining, including almost a year of mediated talks" with the National Mediation Board.

"Flight Attendants will move the process forward to secure overdue economic improvements," Hedrick said.

You can now earn Starbucks points with Marriott Bonvoy.

You can now earn Starbucks points with Marriott Bonvoy. The two brands announced their new collaboration earlier this week that offers U.S. members of both loyalty programs a way to earn stars towards free beverages, food and more at Starbucks, plus points that can be applied at more than 30 hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations. Starbucks also has external partnership programs with Bank of America, Delta and Lyft.

Delta’s First Exclusive Business Class Lounge Opens Next Week

Delta’s First Exclusive Business Class Lounge opens next week on Wednesday, June 26 at New York City’s JFK airport. The New York Delta One Lounge will clock in at a massive 38,000 square feet, the largest Delta lounge to date with a year-round outdoor terrace. The airline has promised a full-service, sit-down restaurant as well as a “casual, chef-assisted market with open kitchens,” and dedicated wellness areas.

Marriott Bonvoy has a great mystery bonus points offer for members.

Marriott Bonvoy has a great mystery bonus points offer for members. This is a great way to save money on your next stay at a Marriott hotel. To get the offer, you need to use your bonus and buy points by July 24. Log into your account to see what your mystery bonus points will be