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

Trip Reports

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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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

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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.

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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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Flight Reviews

Turkish Airlines has an uncompetitive hard product in Business Class on the A330-200 but, the crew is well above average.
June 24, 2025

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

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Despite some hiccups to start the flight, we had a great experience onboard the Air Astana Airbus A321neo in Economy.
May 15, 2025

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

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A good seat and a great crew were enough to overcome the mediocre food on this KLM Boeing 777-200 Business Class flight.
April 15, 2025

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

11 minute read
While it isn't the best Business Class out there, KLM has a comfortable product on its Boeing 787-10 fleet.
April 12, 2025

Review: KLM Boeing 787-10 Business Class (JFK-AMS)

10 minute read
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April 6, 2025

Review: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 First Class (DFW-JFK)

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My United Airlines flight in Economy was comfortable thanks to the updated IFE and the friendly crew, though legroom is tight.
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Review: United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Economy (SFO-AUS)

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

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

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

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Review: St. Regis Downtown Dubai

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

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Review: Aloft Sunnyvale

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Review: WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection

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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.
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Review: Aloft New York Chelsea Hotel

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Lounge Reviews

American Express Centurion Lounge San Francisco Entrance
May 29, 2025

Review: American Express Centurion Lounge San Francisco (SFO)

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The British Airways Lounge at Rome-Fiumicino Airport is a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the terminal.
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Review: British Airways Lounge Rome-Fiumicino (FCO)

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The British Airways Galleries Lounge North at London Heathrow is holding up well even with crowding issues.
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Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge North London Heathrow Terminal 5 (LHR)

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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Denver (DEN)

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The Marhaba Lounge Dubai Terminal 1 is spacious and calm, making for a nice space to relax before boarding your flight.
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Review: Marhaba Lounge Dubai (DXB) Terminal 1

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The all new Delta Sky Club in Concourse D at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a beautiful space to spend a layover.
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Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) Concourse D

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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge Charlotte (CLT)

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