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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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Delta Adds 2026 Patriots’ Day Capacity from Boston to 10 Destinations

The airline is targeting Massachusetts residents looking for warm weather during the April state holiday.
Shawn Gallagher
August 3, 2025
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Japan Airlines Economy from New York to Tokyo on the A350 (JL3)

Read about my routine flight on the JAL A350 to Tokyo with great food, comfortable sleep, and poor Wi-Fi.
Shawn Gallagher
August 3, 2025
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Airline Nostalgia: Finding Old Travel Photos, Memorabilia in My Home

I've found old travel photos, model airplanes, and more while digging through closets at my Tokyo house.
Shawn Gallagher
August 2, 2025
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Tokyo Narita Airport Testing Robot Vending Service in Terminal 1

Passengers can find last-minute souvenirs from this robot that will circle around to the gates.
Shawn Gallagher
August 1, 2025
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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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Hello, internet! My name is Shawn Gallagher, a frequent flyer based in New York City and Boston and the founder and author of this website. Enjoy reading!
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