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My One Complaint About Japan Airlines Economy on Transpacific Night Flights

I'm puzzled as to why my overnight Japan Airlines flight had the lights on for the last 5 hours before landing.
Shawn Gallagher
August 1, 2025
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A Closer Look at United’s New 787-9 Configuration With Polaris Studio

How would United's premium heavy configuration work for them? Do these new Polaris seats make them surpass Delta as America's premium airline?
Shawn Gallagher
July 31, 2025
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Delta Flight Hits Severe Turbulence Injuring 25, Diverts to Minneapolis

25 passengers and crew were transported to nearby hospitals for medical care. The aircraft encountered the rough air in a storm system over Wyoming.
Shawn Gallagher
July 31, 2025
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I Just Had Maybe the Fastest International Arrival Experience Ever at Tokyo Haneda Airport

It took just 11 minutes from the plane to the monorail after my international flight, with immigration and customs taking a total of about 3 minutes.
Shawn Gallagher
July 30, 2025
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Flights Divert From Hawaii & Sendai Amid Tsunamis from M8.8 Earthquake Off Russian Coast

Sendai Airport closed, while many flights diverted back to the Mainland US while on their way to Hawaii airports.
Shawn Gallagher
July 30, 2025
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Testing Out American’s New High-Speed Wi-Fi via Intelsat on the Embraer 175

I flew N409YX of Republic Airways and had a fantastic experience with Intelsat's multi-orbit IFC.
Shawn Gallagher
July 29, 2025
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American’s First A321XLR Delivery Heads to Storage Amid Supply Chain Issues

American Airlines passengers will have to wait several more months before the carrier places the XLRs into service, starting on JFK-based transcon routes.
Shawn Gallagher
July 26, 2025
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American to Begin Premium Economy Between JFK and LAX, Phase Out A321Ts

As the airline looks to remove the A321T fleet from transcon routes, it will opt to utilize existing aircraft with premium interiors while it waits for the A321XLR.
Shawn Gallagher
July 25, 2025
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United Airlines Grounded Nationwide Due to Fire Alarm at Chicago Operations Center

United flights on the ground are currently sitting on taxiways and ramps as they await more information.
Shawn Gallagher
July 25, 2025
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Unique Airline Call Signs: Here are My Favorites

Some airlines have adopted unique call signs that reflect their company origins, culture, and others. These are some of my favorites in the industry.
Shawn Gallagher
July 24, 2025
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