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Sean Cudahy @seancudahy.bsky.social · 32m

Breeze Airways on Essential Air Service flights out of Dulles and RDU as funding is set to expire Sunday:

"We recognize the importance of accessible travel options in these communities and intend to continue that service for as long as possible in the interim.”

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1h

Good interview with IAG CEO Luis Gallego in Spanish daily El Pais.

TL/DR: a potential TAP deal would give IAG a big boost in Brazil; Qatar Airways is IAG's main into-Asia strategy for now; and he is unconcered with Turkish's investment in Air Europa.

Luis Gallego (IAG): “La portuguesa TAP encaja mejor con nosotros que en Lufthansa y Air France-KLM”

El consejero delegado del grupo de Iberia y British Airways cree que no tendrá escollos en Bruselas como los que frenaron la toma de Air Europa

elpais.com

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Jason Rabinowitz @airlineflyer.net · 2h

United is going to announce new international destinations tomorrow and I'm chatting with @byerussell.com on the possibilities. It basically boils down to how far can United fly a MAX 8 out of NRT and isn't also served by ANA.

My best guess is additional South Korea cities, Jeju and/or Busan.

Ned Russell:
Think of the most off the beaten path route you can
Then like find it’s smaller, more obscure sibling
And that’s it

Jason Rabinowitz:
Really hard to beat Mongolia, ned lol

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Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 4h

The Post laid off seemingly the remaining of their liberal-leaning staff members on Opinion last Thursday, when some of them were observing Yom Kippur.

from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social for Status
status.news/p/washington-post-opinion-cuts-adam-oneal

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 4h

Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza, six months on, seems to be working: Bicyclists are moving through, delays seem to be fewer, and people are using the public amenities.

via @ggwash.org #washingtondc

Dave Thomas Circle is dead. Long live Peanut Johnson Plaza.

The $41 million rebirth of Dave Thomas Circle has reclaimed over an acre of asphalt, instituted a complete network of bicycle lanes and sidewalks, and rationalized traffic flow.

ggwash.org

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 4h

The Erie Canal is getting a glam up for its 200th

The Long Comeback of the Erie Canal

One of America’s first major public works projects is marking its 200th anniversary — and seeking a path to the future.

www.bloomberg.com

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 4h

“DC area leaders are not just anticipating another setback. They are preparing for an economic realignment.”

#washingtondc #shutdown

The Federal Government Shutdown Adds to DC’s Economic Woes

A prolonged period of furloughs — or firings — could worsen a slowdown for the capital region.

www.bloomberg.com

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 4h

Wednesday means Bici Bus! 🚲🚌

#bikebus #bikedc @bikebusworld.bsky.social

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · 4h

“Gravelly Point Lot Closed” www.popville.com/2025/10/grav...

“Gravelly Point Lot Closed” - PoPville

Thanks to Aaron for sending: "Gravelly Point Lot Closed I asked the cop and he's like yeah because the federal government is shut down. Even so, it's still a little weird."

www.popville.com

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Airport Architecture @airportarchitecture.byerussell.com · 5h

Pittsburgh, landside terminal model (opened 1992, closing 2025), by Tasso Katselas. 📷 Gift of Tasso Katselas/Carnegie Museum of Art. #airportarchitecture

open.substack.com/pub/byerusse...

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 16h

Yay we won HQ2? 🫠

◥◤Kriston Capps @kristoncapps.bsky.social · 1d

Local leaders, business executives and economic analysts are talking about DOGE + ICE + shutdown not as a downtown for the DC region — but as an inflection point, a signal that the region needs to pivot away from its reliance on federal work.

Grim reading: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The Federal Government Shutdown Adds to DC’s Economic Woes

A prolonged period of furloughs — or firings — could worsen a slowdown for the capital region.

www.bloomberg.com

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MetroReasons @metroreasons.thepit.social.ap.brid.gy · 16h

#WMATA is planning for a 2-month shutdown next summer for Purple Line integration @ Bethesda. Stations between Friendship Heights & North Bethesda would be closed.

See this and more: https://www.wmata.com/about/board/meetings/board-pdfs/upload/3A-Maintenance-Related-Service-Outages.pdf

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 17h

Europe’s (EU nations plus Switzerland, Norway, Lichtenstein and Iceland; and Ireland and Cyprus are not adopting the system yet) new biometric entry/exit system starts rolling out on Oct. 12

Europe’s new biometric border checks: what do non-EU travellers need to know?

Visitors arriving in any of the Schengen area’s 29 countries will have their faces and fingerprints scanned under the new entry/exit system

www.theguardian.com

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Alex Fitzpatrick @alexjamesfitz.com · 22h

Shaping up to be a real fun night to operate in the national airspace system.

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 21h

Flight delays at Burbank, Denver and Newark attributed to a increased sick calls from air traffic controllers who must work unpaid during the gov’t shutdown, via @loriara.bsky.social

Airport staffing shortages cause flight delays a week into shutdown

The delays came after Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy warned the shutdown could add to the strain on air traffic controllers and lead to cancellations.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Andrew Burns @mrburnsns.bsky.social · 23h

Pittsburgh's had a long tradition of very cool airports. There's a direct line from the current airport to US Air's implosion but it was amazing in its heyday.

Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 23h

“You just know you’re in Pittsburgh. It’s part of the texture, the very particular design elements and atmosphere of this place.”

Pittsburgh's Tasso Katselas-designed landside terminal will close for good later in October, replaced by a new modern terminal.

byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 23h

“You just know you’re in Pittsburgh. It’s part of the texture, the very particular design elements and atmosphere of this place.”

Pittsburgh's Tasso Katselas-designed landside terminal will close for good later in October, replaced by a new modern terminal.

byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

The three big transatlantic JVs have expanded choice (routes, flights, hubs, etc), as @briansumers.com noted, but the trade off has been fewer cheap fares.

Also, crazy stat from @crankyflier.com: transatlantic seats are up 75% (!!) since 2005.

The Transatlantic Evolution

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Airport Architecture @airportarchitecture.byerussell.com · 1d

Atlanta proved the sheer efficiency of complete separation of airside and landside functions at a hub, Tasso Katselas improved on the idea with a more passenger-friendly airside layout for Pittsburgh.

The sun sets for Pittsburgh's landside terminal.

byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 1d

What consumers should know about booking flights on Spirit Airlines.

And travel insurance probably won't help you if buy now and they shut down, it's akin to a preexisting condition.

via @seancudahy.bsky.social

Spirit Airlines bankruptcy: What to know about booking flights - The Points Guy

Spirit Airlines is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and concerns are swirling about the future of the budget carrier.

thepointsguy.com

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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto announces that she’s running for D.C. delegate to Congress, becoming the second member of the D.C. Council looking to replace longtime Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. (At-Large Councilmember Robert White is also running.)

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 2d

Bummer DC’s best delis — at least to a NYC food critic — are in the burbs 😔 #washingtondc

Does D.C. have any good delis? An NYC restaurant critic came to find out.

We went in search of the region’s best pastrami on rye with a famous — and very opinionated — New York deli expert.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Edward Russell @byerussell.com · 2d

You don’t need a shutdown to go to the College Park Aviation Museum or the Glenstone, both are excellent non-Smithsonian choices in the DMV! #washingtondc

If the shutdown closes the Smithsonians, visit these museums instead

Without federal funding, the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art will be forced to close. Here are the museums, galleries and attractions you can visit instead.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Brian Mann @brianmannadk.bsky.social · 2d

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