Greetings from Austin! The ATX crew just returned from a great weekend in Baton Rouge where we saw the Tigers pull out an ugly win over the Arkansas Razorbacks. Because of that, this week’s recap is coming to you a day later than usual.
While this update may be late, there was still plenty of travel related news to keep us busy this week. Check out the ATX Jetsetter weekly recap for the week ended November 16, 2025 below.
Marriott and Sonder End Partnership
Earlier this week, Marriott International terminated its agreement with Sonder due to the latter’s financial position. The decision appears to have been made rather abruptly, Sonder hadn’t been in the best financial position, so it’ll be interesting to see if we get any more information on the split. For those that booked stays at Sonder properties through Marriott affiliated channels, the company has reached out to the affected guests.
Passengers Injured After Mobile Lounge Crashes at Washington Dulles Airport
On November 10, 2025, a mobile lounge crashed into a loading dock at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), injuring passengers. The passengers were being transported to Concourse D when the incident occurred and were forced to evacuate via stairs. 18 people were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
LOT Polish Airlines Announces San Francisco (SFO) Service
LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland, is launching 4x weekly flights between its hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and San Francisco (SFO). The carrier will use three-cabin Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on the route which will operate 4x weekly beginning in May 2026.
Alaska Airlines is Launching Flights to Rome in 2026
Alaska Airlines is launching daily service between Seattle and Rome beginning in April 2026. Alaska will be competing directly with Delta on the route as the two fight for international supremacy from Seattle.
Review: Air India Maharajah Lounge New York (JFK)
The Air India Maharajah Lounge in Terminal 4 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) leaves plenty to be desired. If it is your only lounge option it beats being stuck in the terminal. However, if you have other lounges available to you, I’d recommend using those instead.
Summary
This week wasn’t as busy and chaotic as last week but there was still plenty of movement on the travel front. As always, thank you for checking out the weekly recap for the week ended November 16, 2025!
