Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending April 12, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap.

Weekly Recap: April 19, 2025

Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending April 19, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap.

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Catch up on the latest aviation and travel related news for the week ending April 12, 2025 in the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap.

Weekly Recap: April 19, 2025

Alaska Airlines has partnered with Chef Brandon Jew on a refresh of its menu for Spring 2025.

Alaska Airlines Unveils New Onboard Dining Options

Two men were killed after a shooting outside of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) in Louisiana's capital city.

Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Hilton is preparing to launch standardized late checkout pricing across all of its properties sometime in 2026.

Hilton Will Begin Charging Guests for Late Checkout Across All its Brands

Emirates is serving special dishes onboard select flights and in its lounges around the world to celebrate the Easter holiday.

Emirates Celebrates Easter With An Eggstravagant Menu

Spirit Airlines has announced the appointment of Dave Davis as its new CEO, joining the airline from fellow ULCC Sun Country.

Spirit Airlines Appoints New CEO, Senior Leaders

An American Airlines flight between Provo and Dallas-Ft. Worth was forced to divert after a service dog bit a passenger.

American Airlines Flight Diverts After Service Dog Bites Passenger

A rabbit was sucked into the engine of a United Airlines flight Departing Denver, causing a fire and forcing the aircraft to return.

United Airlines Flight Suffers Engine Failure due to Rabbit Strike

United Airlines just posted its strongest Q1 results in five years, but still plans to cut capacity due to market uncertainty.

United Airlines Posts Strong Q1 Results But Plans to Cut Capacity

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Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Members Can Get Frontier Elite Status for $40

American Airlines is making changes to its boarding groups, lumping First and Business Class passengers in with preboards.

American Airlines Makes an Odd Change to Its Boarding Groups

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China Bans Boeing Aircraft Deliveries Amid Global Trade War

Trip Reports

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

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Babymoon Round Two: A Long Weekend in Cabo

Flight Reviews

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)

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

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

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 First Class Seat

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

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

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)

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)

Hotel Reviews

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

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Review: Aloft Sunnyvale

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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

Lounge Reviews

Delta One Check-In at New York-JFK is a great amenity for passengers traveling in premium cabins on Delta, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic.

Review: Delta One Check-In New York-JFK

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)