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Follow along as I travel with my family on a journey across Asia via KLM, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, FlyDubai and Emirates.
April 2, 2025

Introduction: A Journey Across Asia

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

Flight Reviews

93 posts
a beach with umbrellas and chairs on a wooden walkway at the Westin Maldives

Hotel Reviews

45 posts
a group of people in an airport

Lounge Reviews

56 posts

Recent Articles

Follow along as I travel with my family on a journey across Asia via KLM, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, FlyDubai and Emirates.
April 2, 2025

Introduction: A Journey Across Asia

My United Airlines flight in Economy was comfortable thanks to the updated IFE and the friendly crew, though legroom is tight.
April 1, 2025

Review: United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Economy (SFO-AUS)

Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending March 29, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap.
March 29, 2025

Weekly Recap: March 29, 2025

American Airlines will operate premium cabins on al flights to and from Chicago-O'Hare beginning in June 2025.
March 28, 2025

American Will Offer Premium Cabins on Every Chicago Flight This Summer

The Waldorf Astoria brand is coming to Texas with the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg.
March 28, 2025

The First Waldorf Astoria in Texas is Coming to Fredericksburg

Star Alliance has enhanced its air and rail connectivity by expanding its partnership with Austrian Federal Railways.
March 27, 2025

Star Alliance Enhances Air and Rail Connectivity With Austrian Federal Railways

Our Blacklane ride from Istanbul Airport was the worst, most chaotic experience I've ever had with a rideshare or car service.
March 27, 2025

My Awful Blacklane Ride in Istanbul

American Airlines is launching service on five new international routes to warm weather destinations this coming winter.
March 26, 2025

American is Launching More Flights This Winter to Warm Weather Destinations

Hawaiian Airlines is launching flights between Seattle and Seoul using Airbus A330-200 aircraft beginning in September 2025.
March 25, 2025

Hawaiian Airlines is Launching Flights Between Seattle and Seoul

Emirates has opened a new facility exclusively for its cabin crew to relax and recharge at Emirates Group headquarters near Dubai International Airport.
March 25, 2025

Emirates Opens New Cabin Crew Facility in Dubai

Three days in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area visiting landmarks and seeing family make for a great trip!
March 24, 2025

Our Weekend in San Francisco

Mass protests in Istanbul have impacted travel to and from the Turkish capital as well as local public transportation networks.
March 23, 2025

Mass Protests in Istanbul Are Impacting Travelers and Tourists

Welcome to ATX Jetsetter, the home of Austin’s Frequent Flyer and trip reports from around the world!

Trip Reports

Golden Gate Bridge over water with trees and a city in the background
March 9, 2025

Introduction: Sneaking Away to San Francisco

3 minute read
a tall building with trees and mountains in the background
January 31, 2025

Booked: My First Journey to Asia

5 minute read
Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending January 11, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap.
October 10, 2024

Introduction: An Alaskan Adventure to San Diego

2 minute read
Flying six flights in one day as I attempt to collect as many British Airways Tier Points as possible for as little as possible.
August 16, 2024

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

2 minute read
a plane on the tarmac
July 28, 2024

Booked: Our First Weekend Getaway With ATX Jr.

2 minute read
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 N923AN
July 4, 2024

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

2 minute read
a screen with a blue screen with white text
May 23, 2024

Midnight in McAllen: Flying Delta’s Newest Austin Routes

2 minute read
a pool with palm trees and a beach with a body of water
May 9, 2024

Babymoon Round Two: A Long Weekend in Cabo

2 minute read
a plane on the runway
April 26, 2024

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

2 minute read

Flight Reviews

a row of seats on an airplane
March 11, 2025

Review: United Airlines Boeing 737-900 First Class (AUS-SFO)

6 minute read
a row of blue seats on an airplane
February 24, 2025

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

7 minute read
I booked a flight for the first time specifically due to the fact that the aircraft offers seatback in-flight entertainment (IFE).
February 4, 2025

I Just Booked A Flight Specifically Because It Has Seatback IFE

3 minute read
Delta offers a very pleasant product on its A220 aircraft, especially with the differentiated service in Comfort+ compared to Economy.
December 26, 2024

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

7 minute read
Trying out the new Go Big bundle on a Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 between Dallas Fort Worth and New Orleans.
December 3, 2024

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

8 minute read
A good crew and solid food make up for the shortcomings in the hard product when flying Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 First Class.
November 27, 2024

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

7 minute read
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 First Class
October 22, 2024

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

7 minute read
United Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
September 11, 2024

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

8 minute read

Hotel Reviews

a building with glass windows
March 14, 2025

Review: Aloft Sunnyvale

6 minute read
a building with a pool in front of it
March 8, 2025

Review: The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas

10 minute read
Watermark Baton Rouge Entrance
February 27, 2025

Review: WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

6 minute read
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.
December 29, 2024

Review: Aloft New York Chelsea Hotel

6 minute read
The Hotel Republic San Diego has a convenient location, great amenities, and reasonable pricing which made for a very pleasant stay.
November 6, 2024

Review: Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection

8 minute read
Main Street Bed and Breakfast Fredericksburg Signage
June 8, 2024

Review: Main Street Bed and Breakfast Fredericksburg

4 minute read
a building with a sign on it
May 30, 2024

Review: Courtyard by Marriott McAllen Airport

5 minute read
The Westin Los Cabos Resort Exterior
May 16, 2024

Review: The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas

11 minute read
a building with windows and a parking lot
May 5, 2024

Review: TETRA Hotel, Autograph Collection

6 minute read

Lounge Reviews

Delta Sky Club New York-LaGuardia
January 16, 2025

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

7 minute read
Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access
January 9, 2025

Guide to American Airlines Admirals Club Access

6 minute read
The Delta Sky Club at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) offers a nice, large space to relax before your flight.
December 25, 2024

Review: Delta Sky Club Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)

5 minute read
After receiving a failing grade earlier in the month, the American Express Centurion Lounge in Atlanta has now passed its health inspection.
December 18, 2024

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

1 minute read
The American Express Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has failed its health inspection.
December 18, 2024

American Express Centurion Lounge Atlanta (ATL) Fails Health Inspection

2 minute read
The Escape Lounge in Greenville-Spartanburg can get extremely busy during the morning departure bank but, overall, it's a decent space.
December 15, 2024

Review: Escape Lounge Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP)

4 minute read
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.
December 8, 2024

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

5 minute read