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Shawn Gallagher
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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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Learn more about Japan Airlines’ A350 cabins that feature our CL3710 Economy Class seats! From seat pitch to upgraded IFE, @altitudeyes.com covers it all.

🔗 altitudeyes.com/comparing-ja...
 
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December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Spirit cut a deal with its DIP funders to access $50 million immediately and another $50M "subject to previously agreed conditions that relate to further progress on a standalone plan of reorganization or a strategic transaction."

So the company is actively discussing a merger/sale. 🤔

#AvGeek
Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC ("Spirit" or the "Company"), today announced it has reached an agreement with its senior secured noteholders to amend its debtor-in-possession ("DIP") credit agreement. The amendment provides for the previously agreed third funding round of an incremental $100 million to be fulfilled today. $50 million (minus OID) is useable by Spirit immediately, and the use of the remaining amount is subject to previously agreed conditions that relate to further progress on a standalone plan of reorganization or a strategic transaction. Spirit is currently in active negotiations on each of these possibilities.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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It’s snow season at the airport 🌨️🌨️

#Avgeek
December 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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If anybody’s gonna be in Japan between December 24 - January 13, let me know!
December 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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American Sends First 777-300ER to Hong Kong for Project Olympus Retrofits

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American Sends First 777-300ER to Hong Kong for Project Olympus Retrofits - Altitude Yes
The retrofitted 777-300ERs will feature 70 Flagship Suites up front, an increase of 18 compared to the current business class configuration.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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There’s been a lot of talk since August about whether Spirit Airlines will survive its second bankruptcy in less than a year.

Things come to a head this weekend when Spirit’s lenders will decide whether it meets conditions for a needed capital infusion.

With @jonostrower.com on @theaircurrent.com
Spirit Airlines’ competitors think it may go bust this weekend
At issue is Spirit’s ability to draw $100 million from its financing in bankruptcy by a Dec. 13 deadline
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December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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As of now, I'm scheduled to be on Japan Airlines flight JL9 in a couple of weeks. This flight has been on time just once since Nov. 28:

#Avgeek
December 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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According to American Airlines, 12.4 million candy canes can fit inside their 777-300ER at max takeoff weight.

Also, Dec. 19 will be the most traveled day.

#Avgeek

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American Airlines is ready to welcome millions of holiday travelers
Airline’s enhanced customer experience takes flight during one of the most-traveled times of the year.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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First look: American Airlines unveils new Flagship Suites, revamped cabins on A321XLR
First look: American Airlines unveils new Flagship Suites, revamped cabins on A321XLR
It’s the dawn of a new (narrow-body) era for American Airlines. The carrier officially took the wraps off… The post First look: American Airlines unveils new Flagship Suites, revamped cabins on A321XLR appeared first on From the Tray Table.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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American Airlines Expresses Interest in Amazon’s Leo Inflight Wi-Fi

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American Airlines Expresses Interest in Amazon’s Leo Inflight Wi-Fi - Altitude Yes
CEO Robert Isom noted that the carrier has held talks with Amazon, but declined to add details.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts: What Really Sets The Brand Apart?

Via @onemileatatime.com

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Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts: What Really Sets The Brand Apart?
Four Seasons is known as one of the world's top hospitality brands. What makes it special, and is it all that it's cracked up to be?
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December 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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American Airlines Begins Testing Free Wi-Fi Ahead of January Launch

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American Airlines Begins Testing Free Wi-Fi Ahead of January Launch - Altitude Yes
Passengers will only learn about the free Wi-Fi after boarding, as there will be no pre-flight emails about the complimentary access.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Park Hyatt Tokyo Reopens After 19-Month Renovation

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Park Hyatt Tokyo Reopens After 19-Month Renovation - Altitude Yes
This hotel now includes 171 guestrooms with 29 suites following renovations.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Gooooood morning

#Avgeek
December 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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How badly does AA want more gates at O'Hare?

It intends to pay Spirit Airlines $30 million to gain preferential access to G8 and G10 through September 2027.

#AvGeek
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7. Assignment Fee. In consideration of the assignment of all of Assignor's right, title and interest in, to and under the Lease with respect to the Assigned Premises hereunder, Assignee agrees, subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date, to pay Assignor the sum of $30,000,000.00, which shall be due and payable to Assignor within three (3) business days after the Effective Date. This assignment fee is based on Assignee’s ability to use the Assigned Premises, on a Preferential Use basis, through September 30, 2027.
December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Relatively big M7.6 earthquake in Japan with tsunami warnings:
December 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Korean Air to Bring Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleet-Wide by 2027

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Korean Air to Bring Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleet-Wide by 2027 - Altitude Yes
Once the installation is complete, this arguably provides Korean Air with one of the better onboard Wi-Fi experiences in the transpacific market.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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A damning piece of #Avgeek data that I didn't expect:

Over HALF of Tokyo Haneda Airport departures and arrivals have been delayed by over 15 minutes so far this year.
December 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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I’m probably the only person in my 20s that listens to this guy
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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News from Texas: Cathay Pacific will bring its new Aria Suite to the U.S. for the first time in January, the carrier announced at the Skift Aviation Forum in Fort Worth.
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Cathay Pacific's Aria Suite set for US debut in January - The Points Guy
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific will debut its fancy Aria Suite on U.S. flights from San Francisco beginning in January.
thepointsguy.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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American Airlines Eyes Premium Push, Plans 30% Increase in Premium Seating

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American Airlines Eyes Premium Push, Plans 30% Increase in Premium Seating - Altitude Yes
In addition to its expansion in premium capacity, American will also announce the addition of mattress pads to all business class seats next week.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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REMINDER: Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, December 8, F and M trains will permanently swap routes between Manhattan and Queens on weekdays, affecting eight stations. There will be no change from current service late evenings, nights, and weekends.

Learn more: mta.info/fmswap
New Weekday Service map for F and M lines starting on December 8, 2025.
December 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Let's not give Ed Bastian any ideas, but I in no way will be surprised if I see a Skymiles/AAdvantage/MileagePlus livery someday in the future.

#Avgeek
December 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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JUST IN: JetBlue shares sneak peek of first-ever airport lounge in New York — and it's eyeing a potential club in Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue offers first glimpse of JFK lounge - The Points Guy
JetBlue shared renderings of its first-ever airport lounge planned for New York, slated to open this month.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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American Airlines Plans 50% Premium Seat Increase on Long-Haul as Luxury Demand Holds Strong

Via @skift.com
(AA’s Heather Garboden, David Seymour at the Skift Aviation Forum today)

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American Airlines Plans 50% Premium Seat Increase on Long-Haul as Luxury Demand Holds Strong
American Airlines is betting big on high-paying travelers, with plans to increase premium seating by 30% across its fleet by the end of the decade, and by American Airlines will increase premium seati...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM