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Weekly Recap: March 22, 2025

Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending March 22, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap.

Reviews

Recent Articles

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was forced issue a ground stop for from Houston and Dallas airspace due to ATC staffing shortages.

Austin Airport Issues Temporary Ground Stop Due to ATC Staffing Issues

London's Heathrow Airport has been forced to close due to a fire and subsequent power outage at a nearby electrical substation.

London’s Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Due to Power Outage

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Southwest Airlines Answers Questions About Upcoming Changes

Air France has just unveiled the details of its new La Première First Class cabin which will begin flying in Spring 2025.

Air France Unveils New La Première Experience

Delta Air Lines has officially unveiled its new Centennial livery which appears on an Airbus A321neo and Airbus A350-900.

Delta Officially Unveils New Centennial Livery

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Weekly Recap: March 15, 2025

An American Airlines jet caught fire after diverting to Denver International Airport forcing passengers to evacuate.

American Airlines Jet Catches Fire After Diverting to Denver

United Airlines Boeing 737 at SFO

United Airlines CEO Hints at the Possibility of a Merger With JetBlue

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Spirit Airlines Officially Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Trip Reports

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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

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Babymoon Round Two: A Long Weekend in Cabo

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I’m Headed West: A Week in the Bay Area

Flight Reviews

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Review: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Economy (AUS-MSY)

I booked a flight for the first time specifically due to the fact that the aircraft offers seatback in-flight entertainment (IFE).

I Just Booked A Flight Specifically Because It Has Seatback IFE

Delta offers a very pleasant product on its A220 aircraft, especially with the differentiated service in Comfort+ compared to Economy.

Review: Delta Air Lines Airbus A220-100 Comfort+ (DFW-LGA)

Trying out the new Go Big bundle on a Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 between Dallas Fort Worth and New Orleans.

Review: Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 Go Big (DFW-MSY)

A good crew and solid food make up for the shortcomings in the hard product when flying Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 First Class.

Review: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 First Class (SAN-AUS)

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 First Class

Review: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 First Class (AUS-SAN)

United Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Review: United Boeing 737-800 First Class (AUS-DEN)

American Eagle's Embraer E175 features a comfortable hard product with great upgrade odds for elites and solo First Class passengers.

Review: American Eagle Embraer E175 First Class (BNA-DCA)

Hotel Reviews

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Review: The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas

Watermark Baton Rouge Entrance

Review: WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

The Aloft New York Chelsea isn't the best hotel I've stayed at but, it has a good location and enough amenities to make for a pleasant stay.

Review: Aloft New York Chelsea Hotel

The Hotel Republic San Diego has a convenient location, great amenities, and reasonable pricing which made for a very pleasant stay.

Review: Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

Main Street Bed and Breakfast Fredericksburg Signage

Review: Main Street Bed and Breakfast Fredericksburg

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Review: Courtyard by Marriott McAllen Airport

The Westin Los Cabos Resort Exterior

Review: The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas

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Review: TETRA Hotel, Autograph Collection

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Review: Sheraton Stockholm

Lounge Reviews

Delta Sky Club New York-LaGuardia

Review: Delta Sky Club New York-LaGuardia (LGA)

Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access

Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access

The Delta Sky Club at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) offers a nice, large space to relax before your flight.

Review: Delta Sky Club Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)

After receiving a failing grade earlier in the month, the American Express Centurion Lounge in Atlanta has now passed its health inspection.

UPDATE: American Express Centurion Lounge Atlanta (ATL) Passes Inspection

The American Express Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has failed its health inspection.

American Express Centurion Lounge Atlanta (ATL) Fails Health Inspection

The Escape Lounge in Greenville-Spartanburg can get extremely busy during the morning departure bank but, overall, it's a decent space.

Review: Escape Lounge Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP)

The American Airlines Admirals Club DFW Terminal A is a nice lounge, with plenty of space to spread out, though it gets crowded at peak times.

Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW) Terminal A