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Shawn Gallagher

@altitudeyes.com

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Founder and author of Altitudeyes.com, airline/hotel reviews and insights on broader aviation. Part of the BoardingArea Network. 📍NYC/BOS after 18 years in Tokyo.

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · Jan 16

Beautiful view of Boston on takeoff just now. @universalhub.com

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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 1d

The US Government will disallow operations of a dozen existing and soon-to-be-launched routes from Mexico and proposes termination of belly cargo services to/from MEX in an escalation of the ongoing aviation battle between the two countries.
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US Government Rejects Mexican Routes, Threatens Additional Cuts | PaxEx.Aero

The US Government will disallow operations of a dozen existing and soon-to-be-launched routes from Mexico and proposes termination of belly cargo services to/from Mexico City's Benito Juarez Internati...

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 2d

Japan’s ZIPAIR to Operate Charters to Orlando, Eyeing Future Expansion

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Japan’s ZIPAIR to Operate Charters to Orlando, Eyeing Future Expansion - Altitude Yes

ZIPAIR's charter flights to Orlando will set the stage for a future expansion to the US East Coast once it receives more aircraft in 2026.

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 2d

This game’s never gonna end. I’m going to bed and I’ll find out the result tomorrow!

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 2d

I’ve never had an issue at not waking up on the first alarm, but I just do it anyway for some reason. 😂

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 2d

Yeah. 🤣

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 2d

Game 3 of the World Series is in extras, and this is my alarm clock for tomorrow morning:

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Seth Miller @wandrme.paxex.aero · 2d

United Airlines is ecstatic about its new Starlink inflight internet service. But the numbers it is comparing to don't entirely make sense.

$UAL #PaxEx #IFEC

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United Shares Baffling IFC Stats | PaxEx.Aero

United Airlines is ecstatic about its new Starlink inflight internet service. But the numbers it is comparing to don't entirely make sense.

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 2d

Yeah, much of my pre-2021 photos are on my other old phones, which I for some reason opted to not back them up when I got a new one then. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 2d

Boom

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 2d

Tokyo Haneda Airport to Add Massive Godzilla Statue in Terminal 3

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Tokyo Haneda Airport to Add Massive Godzilla Statue in Terminal 3 - Altitude Yes

The 40-meter-long, 9-meter-tall Godzilla statue will go on display starting in December 2025.

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 4d

This one was just as good

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American Airlines Safety Video

YouTube video by Flyboy Aviation

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 4d

Who remembers this era of American Airlines’ safety video?

“There are so many places to go in this world…” this was like music to my ears back then.

#Avgeek

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American Airlines Safety Video

YouTube video by Global Airline Safety Videos

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 4d

The trend is clear: Alaska is pulling back at its traditional California hubs of #LAX and #SFO in favor of expansion in San Diego and Portland, Ore.

Alaska seats are up 45% at SAN, 22% at PDX, 1% at LAX (on fewer departures), and down 3% at SFO in the first 9 months of 2026 vs 2025, per Cirium.

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

I Just Booked an American Airlines Flight for $48, Some of the Cheapest I’ve Ever Seen

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I Just Booked an American Airlines Flight for $48, Some of the Cheapest I’ve Ever Seen - Altitude Yes

I find the cheapest flights between New York and Boston to typically be around $59 to $89, but I found a $48 fare last night for the first time.

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

Oh right, makes sense

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

Yeah, honestly. 🤣

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

…some of the 772s they got in the mix now. Big improvement over the A321T when it’s all said and done.

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

So IMO, the hard product is the most important on these premium transcons (i.e. more than lounges). These routes are extremely O&D heavy, and I expect most experienced pax get to the airport as late as possible for these.

The XLR should do the job for this, along with…

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

So I wonder how this will affect your 25/25 challenge. It's clearly not your fault that you didn't make it to DCA, you did everything right and got on the plane, and it even flew (unlike one of your earlier ones where you had a broken aircraft or something IIRC, and B6 didn't give you credit).

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

American’s A321XLRs to Launch on Dec. 18, First Look at Interiors

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American’s A321XLRs to Launch on Dec. 18, First Look at Interiors - Altitude Yes

American's A321XLR will launch as flight AA3 on Dec. 18, and expand to more routes in early 2026.

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

And adding: Basic Economy doesn’t really matter on such a low fare if you have elite status and/or an AA credit card, if you’re ok with the partial refund part.

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 5d

Last night I booked the cheapest American Airlines ticket I’ve ever seen. $48 from BOS-JFK, next week.

In the past I’ve seen $59 or $64, but I can’t recall ever seeing $48.

#Avgeek

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Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 6d

#Avgeeks are already all over the XLR inaugural!

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 6d

Am I the only one surprised that the XLRs have just 2 rows of Main Cabin Extra?

Shawn Gallagher @altitudeyes.com · 6d

Given that:
- rising costs with depreciating domestic currency
- lower business demand
- Shinkansen competition

There’s not a lot of room for growth within Japanese domestic. More in my analysis below:

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A Deep Dive into Japan’s Domestic Air Travel Struggles - Altitude Yes

Pandemic-era air travel feels like a distant memory today, as we recall the days of strolling through quiet airports, listening to every suitcase roll, and boarding empty flights. Yet, the effects of ...

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