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Tokyo Haneda Airport Security Staff Arrested For Stealing 1.5 Million Yen From Passengers

Japan Airlines, the main operator of the terminal, issued an apology.
Shawn Gallagher
September 16, 2025
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China Eastern to Fly the Longest Direct Flight in the World at 29 Hours

The flight will connect Shanghai and Buenos Aires with a stopover in Auckland, where passengers will not be able to get off.
Shawn Gallagher
September 15, 2025
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Southwest Requiring Lithium Batteries to be Removed from Mobility Devices

This comes days after the FAA's safety alert to airlines regarding the risk of passenger lithium batteries.
Shawn Gallagher
September 13, 2025
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Trip Report: The Morning Japan Airlines Flight from Tokyo to New York (JL6)

Economy class on Japan Airlines is more than comfortable, but I think I prefer taking the evening flight to New York, flight JL4, over this one.
Shawn Gallagher
September 13, 2025
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Amtrak vs Plane Between New York City and Boston, Which is Faster?

Flying has the potential for the fastest trips door to door, but Amtrak's Acela allows me to be productive without losing much time.
Shawn Gallagher
September 12, 2025
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2 Injured After a United 737 Makes Emergency Landing at Kansai Airport

Flight UA32 declared an emergency over the Pacific following an indication of a fire in the aircraft's cargo compartment.
Shawn Gallagher
September 12, 2025
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All the Latest on American Airlines’ Airbus A321XLRs

American's new A321XLRs will replace the tired A321T fleet on transcon routes, and offer a new premium experience on transatlantic routes.
Shawn Gallagher
September 11, 2025
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Japan’s Transport Ministry Issues Warning to JAL Amid Drunk Pilot Incidents

Japan Airlines will look to further revise its alcohol policy for pilots and submit a report to the transport ministry by the end of this month.
Shawn Gallagher
September 10, 2025
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FAA Issues Safety Alert to Airlines on Passenger Lithium-Ion Batteries

Onboard incidents related to lithium-ion batteries have been on the rise in recent years.
Shawn Gallagher
September 9, 2025
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Sweeping Views of New York City on Approach into JFK

I got lucky sitting on the right side of the plane during an approach into JFK last week.
Shawn Gallagher
September 9, 2025
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Founder and author of Altitude Yes, using his lifelong experience and knowledge specializing in the transpacific air travel market.
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