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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.
Alaska Airlines Unveils New Onboard Dining Options
Alaska Airlines has partnered with local restaurants, chefs, and suppliers in the most recent update to its onboard dining options.
Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
Two men were killed after a shooting outside of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) in Louisiana's capital city.
Hilton Will Begin Charging Guests for Late Checkout Across All its Brands
Hilton is preparing to launch standardized late checkout pricing across all of its properties sometime in 2026.
Emirates Celebrates Easter With An Eggstravagant Menu
Emirates is serving special dishes onboard select flights and in its lounges around the world to celebrate the Easter holiday.
Spirit Airlines Appoints New CEO, Senior Leaders
Spirit Airlines has announced the appointment of Dave Davis as its new CEO, joining the airline from fellow ULCC Sun Country.
American Airlines Flight Diverts After Service Dog Bites Passenger
An American Airlines flight between Provo and Dallas-Ft. Worth was forced to divert after a service dog bit a passenger.
United Airlines Flight Suffers Engine Failure due to Rabbit Strike
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 Posts Strong Q1 Results But Plans to Cut Capacity
United Airlines just posted its strongest Q1 results in five years, but still plans to cut capacity due to market uncertainty.
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Members Can Get Frontier Elite Status for $40
Frontier is offering Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards members a paid status promotion opportunity to upgrade to Frontier Miles Elite Gold.