Air traffic controllers ended the last government shutdown and they're sure as shit leading that charge again in 2025. There are staffing triggers today (so far!) from Dallas to the oceanic routes across the Atlantic. Flying anywhere is going to get increasingly bad.

Good morning and happy Tuesday. Yeah, it’s only Tuesday. 🙄 #Avgeek

A bear attacked has a Spanish tourist in a village popular with visitors, a local official has said, days after another mauling left one woman dead and another missing.

Japan Set for First Female Prime Minister After Takaichi Wins LDP Race via @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Has anybody ever seen one of these virtual customer assistance things at the airport being used? This one is in Terminal A at Boston Logan and I’ve never seen it in use. #Avgeek

Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo Opens Next Week: All About its Location, Rooms, & Rates altitudeyes.com/caption-by-h...

Spirit Airlines has filed documents with the bankruptcy court to reject 87 (!!) aircraft leases — 19 A320ceos, 65 A320neos (71% of its 320neo fleet) and 3 A321neos. That would leave the airline with just 127 planes (down from 214 in August) if approved.

Celebrating Friday with a Potbelly BOGO

The entry-into-service of Boeing’s 777X is now not expected until 2027, another headache for airlines like Lufthansa, Emirates and Cathay that have invested heavily in the plane. via @juliejohnsson.bsky.social

American Gives Regional Fleet Interiors a Refresh altitudeyes.com/american-giv...

Japan Airlines Imposes Stricter Alcohol Rules for Pilots Following Honolulu Incident altitudeyes.com/japan-airlin...

More than 100,000 people were sent to hospitals due to heat stroke in Japan between May 1 and Sept. 28, according to preliminary data from the nation’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency

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Textbook Global Entry at JFK: 10 Minutes from Deplaning to the Train altitudeyes.com/textbook-glo...

I love seeing the small Cape Air aircraft, spinning its propellers, lined up between larger mainline aircraft. Like a little kid next to the big boys. “Hey, I can fly too!” #Avgeek

Happy Crochet Day to all who celebrate.

Red Sox October baseball, HERE WE GO!

Wow

Supporting a potential for 150,000 more passengers online in the sky every day at the end of October is no easy feat. But suppliers say they're ready for Southwest's shift, and the other airlines expected in the months to follow. #PaxEx

Making me miss their old logo again:

United Launches International Remote Baggage Screening for Select SFO Arrivals altitudeyes.com/united-launc...

I've completed the impossible task of booking JAL First Class via AAdvantage during CHRISTMAS, of all times. #Avgeek

NEW: Struggling Icelandic discounter Play Airlines has ceased operations.

This goes the other way too, China has pushed a visa free policy over the past year (partly) in hopes of boosting its stagnant domestic consumption

Jeez, since when has ANA had a 3-4-3 config in economy? #Avgeek

An underrated benefit of being fluent in a foreign language is situations like this; I’m always able to connect with the Japanese number for American Airlines instantly. I was quickly able to double check that this fare below is indeed toast. #Avgeek

THE BOSTON RED SOX ARE HEADED TO THE POSTSEASON FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2021!!!!!!

The FAA is extending EWR’s hourly flight limitation through October 24, 2026. However, it’s bumping the rate up slightly from 68 to 72 hourly operations. PHL TRACON staffing for the EWR sector is currently at just 22 when the target is 46, or 48%. www.faa.gov/newsroom/202...

Question: I was searching AKL-JFK flights on Skyscanner.com, and found a Qantas flight for $791 booked via AA. So I clicked the link, and AA is showing me a fare of $460 instead. Has anybody ever had anything like this?

Hong Kong Airport Begins Gradual Resumption of Flights Following Typhoon altitudeyes.com/hong-kong-ai...

no but why would you put your new branding on the objectively worst plane nobody is looking at a CRJ and saying "ah yes, such excellent passenger experience I've had on board those planes, definitely had the space to take advantage of satellite wifi"

The Red Sox have 5 games left; 2 vs the Blue Jays and 3 vs the Tigers. All we have to do is WIN and we’re in; we’ll play the Yankees or Blue Jays the WC series. And maybe help @middleseatview.bsky.social and the Guardians take the division by winning the Tigers series to end the season.

Park Hyatt Tokyo Reopening December 9, Reservations Now Available altitudeyes.com/park-hyatt-t...

Super Typhoon Ragasa is lashing Hong Kong with tree-snapping winds and torrential rain, as what could be the most powerful storm in seven years threatens to cause widespread damage across the city

Cathay Pacific Evacuates Aircraft Ahead of Typhoon Arrival in Hong Kong altitudeyes.com/cathay-pacif...

I was wondering why JFK-HND flights were taking 14+ hours lately. The same goes for other transpacific flights. AA167:

A Closer Look at American’s Refurbished 777-300ER Configuration with Flagship Suites altitudeyes.com/a-closer-loo...

Delta to Fly Ultra Premium Heavy A321neo With 44 First Class Seats altitudeyes.com/delta-to-fly...

Hong Kong Airport to Close for 36 Hours as Super Typhoon Approaches altitudeyes.com/hong-kong-ai...

FlightRadar24's perfect ellipse today. Happy Autumnal Equinox folks!

Alaska Airlines Plans New Lounge in San Diego altitudeyes.com/alaska-airli...

Revisiting the Worst Jet Lag of My Life altitudeyes.com/revisiting-t...

LAX question: Has anybody ever walked it from the terminals to the Hyatt Regency? How is it? Say, maybe from T1 or T7. #Avgeek

Happy Monday morning ✈️ #Avgeek

Remember when Delta tried to sue Crowd strike and got their ass handed to them for having a piss poor recovery? Hope AA fares better

Walked by a Myanmar protest on 3rd Ave. After a little research, this was in support of their UN ambassador, who stayed loyal to the civilian government during the 2021 coup d’état.

Review: NextGen Acela Business Class, Boston to New York altitudeyes.com/review-nextg...

ATC Equipment Outage Forces Delays at Dallas Airports altitudeyes.com/atc-equipmen...

American to Extend Life of Its 777-200s With Cabin Upgrades, Faster Wi-Fi altitudeyes.com/american-to-...

FAA Issues Safety Alert on Passenger Baggage During Evacuations altitudeyes.com/faa-issues-s...