MGM Resorts Launches All-Inclusive Bundle at Luxor and Excalibur Hotels

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MGM Resorts International introduced a new vacation bundle that combines hotel stays, resort fees, dining, entertainment, and parking into one upfront price at two Las Vegas Strip properties. The package targets spring and summer travelers seeking predictable costs without separate charges for common add-ons. Bookings opened March 25, 2026, for stays beginning April 6, 2026, with no blackout dates.

The bundle covers a two-night stay for two guests at either Luxor Hotel & Casino or Excalibur Hotel & Casino. It includes daily resort fees, self-parking, three meals per day per person at participating venues across Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, and New York-New York, two show tickets, and two rides on the Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York. The starting rate is $330 plus tax. Additional guests incur extra charges for their own meals, rides, and tickets.

Participating dining options include The Buffet at Excalibur, Diablo’s Cantina and Pyramid Café at Luxor, and select outlets at neighboring properties. MGM Rewards members earn tier credits on qualified stays and spending. The package allows access to benefits at other participating South Strip resorts while basing the accommodation at the lower-priced Luxor or Excalibur.

The initiative arrives amid strong Las Vegas demand and efforts by operators to simplify budgeting for visitors. Rooms accommodate up to four people, though the base pricing applies to double occupancy. Guests book directly through MGM channels.

Air Travel Faces Record Crowds, TSA Shortages, and Rising Fares.

U.S. airlines anticipate more than 170 million passengers flying in March and April 2026, marking a record spring travel period. Daily security checkpoints exceed two million travelers on many days. Long TSA lines reaching four hours stem from officer shortages, with over 450 staff quitting amid a partial government shutdown that leaves officers working without pay and increases call-outs.

Airfares have spiked due to high demand and disruptions linked to Middle East conflicts. A recent deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport added to passenger anxiety over air traffic control safety. Travelers report missed connections, overnight airport stays, and trip cancellations as a result of widespread delays.

Sally French of NerdWallet described the situation as a perfect storm of disruptions, forcing many to reconsider travel plans at levels not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic. Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, called the dysfunction unsustainable and warned it could prompt reduced travel demand.

The combination of capacity strains, security bottlenecks, and external factors creates heightened challenges for both passengers and carriers during peak season.

Six Cruise Ships Remain Stuck in Persian Gulf Amid Regional Conflicts.

Six cruise vessels operated by four lines continue to sit in Persian Gulf ports, unable to depart due to military conflicts and restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. The ships include MSC Cruises’ MSC Euribia in Dubai, Celestyal Cruises’ Discovery and Journey in Dubai and Doha, TUI Group’s Mein Schiff 4 in Abu Dhabi and Mein Schiff 5 in Doha, and Aroya Cruises’ Aroya Manara in Dubai.

Approximately 15,000 passengers were initially affected but have largely been repatriated through charter flights and other arrangements. MSC completed repatriation of over 1,500 guests from Euribia by March 9 via multiple charters. TUI returned all guests from its two ships using 12 airline flights and 26 charters. Aroya confirmed all passengers disembarked by March 7.

The incidents follow February 28 attacks and subsequent retaliatory strikes across the region, complicating maritime movements and airspace access. Cruise lines have canceled or postponed numerous sailings. TUI scrapped Mein Schiff 4 voyages through April 11 and Mein Schiff 5 through April 24. Celestyal withdrew three Mediterranean and Greek islands departures. Aroya halted its entire season. MSC Euribia’s next scheduled sailing is May 2 from Kiel, Germany.

Operators continue to adjust 2026 deployments while monitoring the situation for further impacts on summer Mediterranean programs. Passengers on canceled sailings received refunds or rebooking options.