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First Look at the “Reimagined” United Polaris Lounge in Chicago

A renovated United Polaris Lounge in Chicago will do a better job of accommodating passengers with its expanded space.
Shawn Gallagher
April 29, 2025
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Delta Avoids Trump Tariffs by Sending New Airbus Plane to Japan

Delta's new Airbus A350 delivery tomorrow is scheduled to fly from Toulouse, France to Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan.
Shawn Gallagher
April 28, 2025
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Why Does American Airlines Have So Many Boarding Groups?

American Airlines has 9 boarding groups plus preboarding. What's even the point of this?
Shawn Gallagher
April 28, 2025
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Exploring Chicago Union Station and the Surrounding Area

I recently had a chance to stop by Chicago Union Station, one of the prettiest station terminals I've visited.
Shawn Gallagher
April 28, 2025
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Why the Airbus A220 is Currently My Favorite Narrowbody Plane

I've come to regularly fly the A220 over the past year, and I have no complaints.
Shawn Gallagher
April 27, 2025
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One of My Emptiest Airport Experiences Ever

This was the first time seeing Boston Logan Airport be this empty, and I had an interesting time walking around.
Shawn Gallagher
April 26, 2025
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Are Business Class Doors a Must-Have For Airlines Now?

A photo of a "homemade Polaris curtain" circling the internet today made me think, are business class doors a must for airlines today?
Shawn Gallagher
April 25, 2025
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Review: Flying Delta’s Airbus A220-100 in Economy

Read about my flight on Delta's A220 in economy, which is currently my favorite narrowbody plane to fly.
Shawn Gallagher
April 25, 2025
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American’s Q1 Financial Results: Losses and Weaker Demand

Some of my takeaways from American's first quarter financial results and comments by CEO Robert Isom.
Shawn Gallagher
April 24, 2025
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Japan: The Death of This Shopping Street in Western Tokyo

Rezoning and the construction of a large road have forced many local businesses on this shopping street to close.
Shawn Gallagher
April 24, 2025
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