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Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Opens as Brand’s 50th Property

Those looking to book this hotel should take advantage of the Member Opening Offer rate, which comes with a complimentary breakfast. This rate is available for the rest of this year!
Shawn Gallagher
August 8, 2025
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Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Entering Service on August 28, 2025!

As a frequent Acela rider, I can't wait to begin riding these new trains.
Shawn Gallagher
August 7, 2025
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American Announces New International Routes for Summer 2026, Expands Premium to Tokyo

Europe and South America will receive additional summer service next year, while Tokyo will be serviced with aircraft with more premium capacity.
Shawn Gallagher
August 7, 2025
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United Airlines Grounded Nationwide Due to Outage of Weight & Balance System

With initially no timetable for flights to resume, departures were held in the ramp while arrivals were stuck on taxiways looking for gates.
Shawn Gallagher
August 7, 2025
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Dodging Japan’s Rush Hour Trains With This Reserved-Seat Commuter Train

I rode a reserved-seat commuter train into downtown Tokyo today to avoid the morning rush hour trains.
Shawn Gallagher
August 6, 2025
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ANA to Say Goodbye to R2-D2 Star Wars Livery on Boeing 787, Last Flight August 6

JA873A's final flight with the livery will be flight NH101 from Dulles to Tokyo on August 6. I'm confused about the airline's X post regarding its retirement.
Shawn Gallagher
August 6, 2025
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Unbound Collection by Hyatt Arrives in Shanghai with Opening of Mumian Shanghai Expo

This category 2 hotel is located in the Shanghai Expo area and comes with sweeping views of the Huangpu River and Lujiazui skyline.
Shawn Gallagher
August 5, 2025
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Alaska Airlines Unveils New Livery for Boeing 787s, Resembling Northern Lights

The airline will introduce its new livery on its Boeing 787-9 fleet, as it looks to push its brand on the international stage.
Shawn Gallagher
August 5, 2025
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ANA Launches Free High-Speed Wi-Fi via Viasat on First International Aircraft

JA625A, a Boeing 767-300ER, is the first aircraft to be equipped with the new Viasat Wi-Fi. The full rollout, however, will take some time.
Shawn Gallagher
August 5, 2025
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Japan Travel: Tap to Pay Credit Cards Reach Train Station Fare Gates, But With Slow Progress

I spotted a tap-to-pay turnstile at a Tokyo train station for the first time today, just like OMNY back in New York City.
Shawn Gallagher
August 4, 2025
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