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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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Incredible Show of the Northern Lights on a Flight to Japan (Part 2)

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Incredible Show of the Northern Lights on a Flight to Japan (Part 2) - Altitude Yes
This marked my fourth time seeing the Northern Lights from an airplane.
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The team from @theaircurrent is seeking more information on this statement from the President. A massive amount of the U.S. fleet of mainline, regional, helicopter and military aircraft are "made in Canada."
January 30, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Japan Airlines Releases 2026 Schedule: How Does This Affect Award Travel?

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Japan Airlines Releases 2026 Schedule: How Does This Affect Award Travel? - Altitude Yes
The airline's new A350-1000 will fly every other day between Tokyo and Paris with the new schedule, instead of daily.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Los Angeles (LAX)

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Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Los Angeles (LAX) - Altitude Yes
Although it's one of the smaller Flagship Lounges, the high ceilings and large windows make up for it and provide an open feel.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Potbelly BOGO day
January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Ah yes, another shitty AI overview.

Flagship First Dining is going to replaced by a new… business class seat?

#Avgeek
January 29, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Ways to Use Your Hyatt Category 1-4 Free Night Award

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Ways to Use Your Hyatt Category 1-4 Free Night Award - Altitude Yes
It's more about when to use your free night instead of where you book.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:59 PM
“At what point did life take a turn for the worse?”

#Avgeek
January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Reposted by Shawn Gallagher
South Korea is on track to overtake Japan as the top destination for Chinese travelers during the upcoming holiday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. 👉 ebx.sh/e75Qef
January 28, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Japan Airlines Premium Economy: A350-1000 vs 777/787

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Japan Airlines Premium Economy: A350-1000 vs 777/787 - Altitude Yes
Both seats do the job in providing generous space and offer a more elevated experience over Economy.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Boeing confirms it has received Phase 2 TIA from the FAA from the 737-10, certification still anticipated in 2026 theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev...
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into next phase of FAA flight testing
Boeing advances 737 Max 10 into the second of two FAA flight testing phases, reflecting growing momentum in certification campaign for 2026 target
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January 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM
To those who follow Forex, it’s been quite the rally for JPY against USD this month.

Best rally since Aug 2024, IIRC.
January 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The JAL A350-1000: A buttload of premium seating covering 2/3 of the aircraft.

#Avgeek
January 27, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Boston Logan Airport currently. Still feeling the effects of the snowstorm.

Here’s Delta:

#Avgeek
January 27, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Reposted by Shawn Gallagher
American Airlines Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden apologized on Monday to travelers for the carrier's operational disruptions during Winter Storm Fern.

American led cancellations nationally on Sat., Sun. and Mon., totalling at least 6,778 flights, per Cirium.
January 27, 2026 at 2:36 AM
A Boston snow day:
January 26, 2026 at 9:28 PM
THAT’S IT! THE PATRIOTS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!
January 25, 2026 at 11:01 PM
BOS: Ground vehicles presumably clearing runway 4R of snow, so JL7 to Tokyo can takeoff.

Takeoffs have mostly only been on runway 9 so far today, which would be too short for a Boeing 787-9 that’s about to fly 14 hours.

#Avgeek
January 25, 2026 at 5:56 PM
BOS now: I can still hear planes taking off from my apartment.

Majority this morning have still been cancelled, but Massport is getting flights out as much as they can.

#Avgeek
The last flight arriving in BOS today looks to be Etihad flight EY7, arriving at around 2pm.

No flights for the rest of the day after that. International arrivals canceled as well.

#Avgeek
January 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM
The last flight arriving in BOS today looks to be Etihad flight EY7, arriving at around 2pm.

No flights for the rest of the day after that. International arrivals canceled as well.

#Avgeek
January 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Reposted by Shawn Gallagher
The massive US storm stretching from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England triggered a grid emergency in the US’s midsection, prompted cascading travel disruptions and is expected to dump heavy snow on New York and Boston.
Big US Storm Triggers Grid Emergency and Flight Cancellations
A massive US storm stretching from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England triggered a grid emergency in the country’s midsection, prompted cascading travel disruptions and is expected to dump heavy snow on New York and Boston.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I’m very excited to not be traveling this weekend. I’ll be glued to this page and FR24 as the snow comes down.

#Avgeek

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National Airspace System
The Federal Aviation Administration's National Airspace System (NAS) dashboard
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January 24, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Some winter storm airlines stuff for tomorrow:

- 70% of DFW departures cancelled (608 flights)
- 55% of BNA departures cancelled (131 flights)
- AA and WN with most disruptions

Airlines will prioritize: 1. international —> 2. mainline hub to hub —> 3. mainline —> regionals

#Avgeek
January 23, 2026 at 9:41 PM