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Greetings from Tampa. The weather has been gorgeous this weekend and I’m enjoying time at home before having to go to Orlando and Cincinnati on business this week. In travel news, the conflict in the Middle East has dominated the week, but there were also lots of lounge announcements, new routes, United and American continuing to fight in Chicago, and much more.
Airlines
An evacuation at LAX, Lufthansa and American debuted new liveries, Delta shuffled its C suite, and much more this week in airline news.
- ANA Passenger Finds Metal Wire in Premium Cabin Meal
- Passenger Arrested After Alleged Bomb Threat Forces Aircraft Evacuation in Fort Lauderdale
- Lufthansa Unveils Airbus A380 in Striking 100th Anniversary Livery
- Wow: United 787 Evacuated in Under a Minute After Engine Fire Scare at LAX
- Promo: Earn Up to 5,000 American AAdvantage® Loyalty Points for Flights in March and April
- Promo: Spirit Airlines Launches 10% Off Flights to Indianapolis for 2026 Final Four
- Reminder: Exchange Eligible United MileagePlus PlusPoints before March 31st
- Allegiant Sells Out Dollywood Flight Experience and Adds a Second Flight #925
- Bomb Threat on Newark Flight Triggers Temporary Ground Stop at New York LaGuardia Airport
- United Accused of Flooding Chicago O’Hare International Airport With Flights to Block American
- JetBlue Expands to Its 11th Destination in Florida With Flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Today
- American Airlines Set to Return to Venezuela With Miami Flights
- Delta Announces Leadership Changes as Operations Chief John Laughter Retires
- 250 Years: American Airlines Named Official Partner of America250 Celebration
- GOL Introduces Airbus A330neos to Launch Long-Haul Flights From Brazil
- LOT Polish Airlines Begins Rolling Out Wi-Fi on Its Boeing 787s
- GOL Launches First Long-Haul Route With Nonstop Flights From Rio de Janeiro to New York
- Storm Chaos at Atlanta Airport Leaves Delta Passengers Stuck for Hours
- United CEO Warns Fuel Price Surge From Middle East Conflict Could Hit Airline Pricing
- Southwest Flight Diverts to Atlanta After Mid-Air Security Threat Prompts Police Response

Hotels
I reviewed the Sheraton in Cebu, a complete asshole injured a flamingo in Las Vegas, and the St. Regis brand is coming to New Zealand.
- Hotel Review: Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
- St. Regis is Set to Debut in New Zealand With New Hotel in Queenstown
- Las Vegas Hotel Horror: Canadian Tourist Accused of Kidnapping and Torturing Flamingo

Lounges
Amex is planning a new Sidecar with the first one having just opened this week, Delta renovated the Sky Club® in Denver, and more in lounge news.
- Delta and Southwest Plan New Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Finally: Delta Unveils Stunning New Sky Club® at Denver International Airport
- American Express Opens First-Ever Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge at Las Vegas Airport
- American Express Plans New Sidecar by Centurion® Lounge at Charlotte Airport

Travel News & Destinations
Newark is getting a new AirTrain and Chase revealed the most popular spots for Spring Break this week in travel news.
- Newark Liberty International Airport to Replace Aging AirTrain with $3.5 Billion Modern System
- Chase Travel Reveals Top Trending Spring Break Destinations for 2026
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: Delta Air Lines, American Express, Port Authority of NY and NJ, and cherdchai chawienghong via iStock.)
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