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The Best Tools for Tracking Flights

When it comes to tracking commercial and private flights, there are a few tools which I find provide the most value.

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The Best Tools for Tracking Flights

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American Airlines Planes in Charlotte

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ANA Boeing 767

Star Wars and ANA Partnership to End in March 2026

American Airlines Pecan Lodge Barbecue

American Airlines Will Serve Barbecue on Select Flights Between DFW and New York

Capital One Lounge Charlotte Rendering

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Austin Airport Interior

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American Airlines Centennial Livery

American Airlines is Keeping AAdvantage Status Requirements the Same for Third Year in a Row

Qatar Airways A350-1000 in Doha

Qatar Airways Completes A350 Starlink Rollout, Begins 787 Upgrades

Trip Reports

Temple Gardens in Tokyo

Introduction: A Birthday Jaunt Across Japan

Follow along as I travel with my family on a journey across Asia via KLM, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, FlyDubai and Emirates.

Introduction: A Journey Across Asia

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Introduction: Sneaking Away to San Francisco

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Booked: My First Journey to Asia

Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending January 11, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap.

Introduction: An Alaskan Adventure to San Diego

Flying six flights in one day as I attempt to collect as many British Airways Tier Points as possible for as little as possible.

Six Flights, Five Airports, One Day. Mileage Running for British Airways Tier Points

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Booked: Our First Weekend Getaway With ATX Jr.

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 N923AN

Booked: Six Flights, Five Airports, One Day. Mileage Running for British Airways Tier Points

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Midnight in McAllen: Flying Delta’s Newest Austin Routes

Flight Reviews

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Review: Delta Airbus A320 First Class (AUS-CUN)

Japan Airlines Airbus A350 Business Class

Review: Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Business Class (DFW-HND)

Delta Airbus A321-200 First Class Cabin

Review: Delta Airbus A321 First Class (ATL-AUS)

Delta Boeing 717-200

Review: Delta Boeing 717-200 First Class (AVL-ATL)

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Review: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER Business Class (DXB-DFW)

FlyDubai Boeing 737-800 Business Class

Review: FlyDubai Boeing 737-800 Business Class (IST-DXB)

Turkish Airlines has an uncompetitive hard product in Business Class on the A330-200 but, the crew is well above average.

Review: Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-200 Business Class (ALA-IST)

Despite some hiccups to start the flight, we had a great experience onboard the Air Astana Airbus A321neo in Economy.

Review: Air Astana Airbus A321neo Economy (DXB-ALA)

A good seat and a great crew were enough to overcome the mediocre food on this KLM Boeing 777-200 Business Class flight.

Review: KLM Boeing 777-200 Business Class (AMS-DXB)

Hotel Reviews

Entrance to the Hilton Tokyo

Review: Hilton Tokyo

Fairfield Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area Lobby

Review: Fairfield Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area

Hilton Mall of Istanbul Lobby

Review: Hilton Mall of Istanbul

JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus Exterior

Review: JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus

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Review: The Ritz-Carlton Almaty

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Review: Motorboat Inn on Possum Kingdom Lake

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Review: Bear Creek Lodge Telluride

St. Regis Downtown Dubai

Review: St. Regis Downtown Dubai

While the rooms are comfortable, the W San Francisco feels like it's stuck in the last decade but without the crowds.

Review: W San Francisco

Lounge Reviews

Air India Maharajah Lounge New York

Review: Air India Maharajah Lounge New York (JFK)

American Airlines Flagship Lounge DFW Seating

Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW)

The Delta Sky Club at Gate A17 in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a nice space to relax and rechange prior to a flight.

Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) Concourse A Gate A17

Delta Sky Club Atlanta Concourse A

Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) Concourse A

Delta Sky Club Austin

Review: Delta Sky Club Austin

Delta Sky Club Charlotte

Review: Delta Sky Club Charlotte (CLT)

Delta Sky Club New Orleans

Review: Delta Sky Club New Orleans (MSY)

The Emirates Business Class Lounge in Terminal 3A at Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a massive space with plenty of amenities.

Review: Emirates Business Class Lounge Dubai (DXB) Terminal 3A

IGA Lounge Istanbul

Review: IGA Lounge Istanbul (IST)