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Air India Flight AI171 to London Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in Ahmedabad

Air India flight AI171 was operated by VT-ANB, an 11-year-old Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Shawn Gallagher
June 12, 2025
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American Airlines to Offer Special European-Inspired Menus Starting Today

Passengers in business class will have a special entrée option based on their European destination airport.
Shawn Gallagher
June 11, 2025
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N846AN: A Look at American’s Cursed Boeing 787 Delivery

One of American's new 787-9s has faced maintenance issues since delivery and is currently on the ground at LAX.
Shawn Gallagher
June 11, 2025
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Japan’s JR East Announces New Overnight Express Train to Northern Japan

JR East will offer an overnight express train service starting in spring 2027, servicing parts of its rural network.
Shawn Gallagher
June 10, 2025
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Apple Introduces Digital Passport IDs, But It’s Not For Passport Purposes

Digital passport IDs are coming in iOS 26. Although it may be useful for some passengers, I don't think most others will find much use for now.
Shawn Gallagher
June 10, 2025
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Why My Favorite First Class Seats Are on the Embraer 175

I always enjoy the 1-2 configuration and better upgrade opportunities with the E175 aircraft.
Shawn Gallagher
June 8, 2025
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Airlines Issue D.C. Travel Waivers Ahead of Trump, Army Parade on June 14

American and United have begun offering travel waivers ahead of the Trump and Army Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 14.
Shawn Gallagher
June 6, 2025
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My Biggest Complaint About Delta’s New Fare Classes

Having to toggle each flight's fare to see the actual Main Cabin fare has been my biggest annoyance with these new fare classes.
Shawn Gallagher
June 6, 2025
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Real ID Confusions? Yes, Global Entry Cards Can Be Used at TSA. 

Over the past month, I've seen some confusion online regarding TSOs refusing to accept Global Entry cards as compliant IDs.
Shawn Gallagher
June 5, 2025
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Japan, South Korea Begin Immigration Fast Lanes For Each Other’s Visitors

For Japan, this is the first time they have set up a dedicated immigration line for a specific nation.
Shawn Gallagher
June 4, 2025
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