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Greetings from Tampa. I’m home for the weekend after spending the week in Orlando and Cincinnati. Next week, it’s nice to have a few days of downtime as I’ll be in New York and Atlanta on business. This week’s travel news was dominated by the ongoing situation in the Middle East, but closer to home saw a strange smell shut down air traffic control in Washington, DC, Marriott make its free night certificates more valuable, Southwest exit a pair of United hubs, and more.
Airlines
United says it’s improving the food in Polaris®, Breeze Airways cuts some routes, American has new condiments, Lufthansa continues to celebrate its 100th, and more this week in airline news.
- Air France Serves MICHELIN-Star Dining at 30,000 Feet During Special Paris to Bogotá Flight
- JetBlue Inspires Future Aviators at “Fly Like a Girl” Event in Fort Lauderdale
- Lufthansa Plans Special Anniversary Flights to Celebrate 100 Years of Flying
- American Airlines Brings Smash Kitchen Condiments to the Skies in New Dining Partnership
- Frontier Airlines Passenger Threatens Crew in Overhead Bin Meltdown and Gets Escorted Off Plane
- Delta Air Lines is Planning Nonstop Los Angeles to Manila Flights for Summer 2027
- Delta Launches Euro Summer 2026 Travel Inspiration Campaign With Interactive Destination Quiz
- BermudAir Unveils Expanded Summer 2026 Schedule With 29 Weekly Flights
- Breeze Airways Cuts Nine Routes and Adds One
- United Partners With Chef’s Table to Bring World-Renowned Chefs to Business Class Dining
- JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Flights With More Frequencies
- Intoxicated JetBlue Passenger Who Bit Flight Attendant Avoids Prison After In-Flight Rampage
- Good News for United: Southwest to Exit Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles Airports in June
- Spirit Airlines Files Reorganization Plan as It Moves Toward Exit From Chapter 11
Hotels
I review the Grand Hyatt Taipei, Hilton launches an AI tool, one of my favorite tea spots in London is coming to NYC as a hotel, the St. Regis brand is returning to Hawaii, and more this week in hotel news.
- Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei
- Hilton Launches AI-Powered Travel Planner to Personalize Hotel Booking Experience
- World of Hyatt® Promo: Earn 2,000 Bonus Points Per Night at Under Canvas Properties
- Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort Planned for 2029 Debut
- Good News: Marriott Bonvoy® Increases Free Night Award Top-Off Limit to 25,000 Points
- The Wolseley Hotels Will Launch First Property With Takeover of New York’s Chatwal Hotel
- The Resort at Kapalua Bay is Being Converted Into a St. Regis to Bring the Brand Back to Hawaii
Lounges
American is building a swanky new lounge in Austin and Charlotte is a getting a Sidecar by Centurion® Lounge this week in lounge news.
- American Airlines Plans New Admirals Club® With Outdoor Terrace at Austin Airport
- Charlotte City Council Approves Lease for Sidecar by Centurion® Lounge at Charlotte Airport
Travel News & Destinations
Martha Stewart opened a second restaurant, security lines went crazy, Global Entry reopened, and several passengers behaved poorly this week in travel news.
- Kansas City International Airport Evacuated as FBI Investigated Potential Security Threat
- Spring Break and Shutdown Trigger Massive Airport Security Lines
- Know Before You Go: Check TSA Wait Times Before Heading to the Airport
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Opens US Preclearance Facility
- Now Live: Starbucks Revamped Rewards Program With New Tiered Loyalty Structure
- Global Entry Service to Resume Wednesday Morning After Shutdown Suspension
- Breaking: FAA Halts Flights at Washington Airports After Chemical Odor Affects Air Traffic Controllers
- Martha Stewart Opens Second Bedford Restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino
- Washington Airports Reopened Friday Night After Overheated Circuit Board Triggered Shutdown
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: American Airlines, American Express, Martha Stewart, and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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