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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.
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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.
April 19, 2025

Weekly Recap: April 19, 2025

Alaska Airlines has partnered with Chef Brandon Jew on a refresh of its menu for Spring 2025.
April 18, 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.
April 18, 2025

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.
April 17, 2025

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.
April 17, 2025

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.
April 17, 2025

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.
April 17, 2025

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.
April 16, 2025

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.
April 16, 2025

United Airlines Posts Strong Q1 Results But Plans to Cut Capacity

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April 16, 2025

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.
April 16, 2025

American Airlines Makes an Odd Change to Its Boarding Groups

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April 16, 2025

China Bans Boeing Aircraft Deliveries Amid Global Trade War

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.
April 2, 2025

Introduction: A Journey Across Asia

4 minute read
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
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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

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.
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
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 First Class Seat
April 6, 2025

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

9 minute read
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)

6 minute read
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

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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

Hotel Reviews

While the rooms are comfortable, the W San Francisco feels like it's stuck in the last decade but without the crowds.
March 19, 2025

Review: W San Francisco

8 minute read
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

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.
April 7, 2025

Review: Delta One Check-In New York-JFK

4 minute read
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