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Greetings from Tampa! I was caught up in all of the TSA, Spring Break, and bad weather travel drama this week with flights cancelled on both Monday and Tuesday. In travel news, we saw lots of new routes, Trump threaten sending ICE to airports, Hyatt hint at major changes to its loyalty program, and more.
Airlines
Lots of new routes from Frontier, Breeze Airways, Delta, and more, as well as new amenity kits from ANA and Lufthansa, Starlink on British Airways, and more in airline news.
- Airfares Surge as Iran War Sends Oil and Jet Fuel Prices Soaring
- Airlines Are Always Looking to Cut Costs, But This Viral Video is Something Else
- Allegiant Advances Acquisition of Sun Country After Receiving Early US Antitrust Clearance
- ANA Unveils New Luxury Amenity Kits for First and Business Class Passengers
- American Airlines Updates App and Website to Better Explain Flight Delays and Cancellations
- Could Austin Airport’s First Asia Route Be Seoul?
- British Airways Expands Adds New Long-Haul Routes and More US Flights for Winter 2026
- Breeze Airways Adds New International Routes From Tampa to Costa Rica and Punta Cana
- Delta Keeps 20-Minute Bag Guarantee but Makes One Big Change
- Frontier Airlines Adds Four New Routes Launching This Spring
- United Loses Professional Tennis Players Rackets Ahead of Miami Open
- Southwest’s New Rule: Can’t Fit in One Seat, Better Bring a Bigger Wallet
- Lufthansa Introduces BABOR Skincare as Part of New Onboard Experience and Amenity Kits
- United Opens Booking for New Elevated Boeing 787-9 Ahead of First International Flights
- United Reveals Pricing for New Polaris® Studios With Doors, an Ottoman, and Caviar Service
- British Airways Launches First Starlink-Equipped Flight With Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
- ITA Airways Sets Volare End Date and Confirms Move to Lufthansa’s Miles & More Program
- Delta Adds Austin to Phoenix Route as It Accelerates Expansion at the Texas Airport
- Why Flights Are Suddenly Getting More Expensive
Hotels
I reviewed an Orlando hotel, Marriott came out with another weak promo, Hilton and YOTEL partnered, and more this week in. hotel news.
- Hotel Review: Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration
- Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week is Back at Starbucks Through March 22nd
- Hyatt Finally Adds a True Beachfront Hotel in Santa Monica With The Georgian
- Hilton Partners With YOTEL to Expand Lifestyle Portfolio and Launch New Brand Platform
- I Agree: Grand Hyatt at SFO Named Best Airport Hotel in North America for 2026
- World of Hyatt® Teases Potential Overhaul of Program and New Top Tier in Survey
Travel News & Destinations
Airport security took center stage with long lines, an updated list of those offering TSA PreCheck® Touchless, Elon Musk offering to pay TSA agent salaries, and more in travel news this week.
- Full List: TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID is Now Open in 58 US Airports
- TSA Sick Calls Surge and Lines Spiral During Government Shutdown
- Capital One Launches New Travel App With Some Cool Features
- Ethiopian Airlines is the Latest Airline to Join JFK’s New Terminal One
- Elon Musk Floats Plan to Pay TSA Workers as Shutdown Disrupts Airports Nationwide
- Trump Threatens ICE Deployment at Airports as Shutdown Disrupts Travel Nationwide
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: British Airways, TSA, and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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