NYC’s unwelcomed dusting of show this morning has thrown a wrench in the airline recovery machine. Hours long delays caused by de-icing this morning, resulting in some gate returns after hours like the #CursedRoute at LGA.

Philippine Airlines filed an application to launch nonstop flights between Manila and Chicago, with a goal of commencing during the Summer 2026 IATA season (i.e. as soon a 4 weeks from now, but likely later in the summer). No details on frequencies or aircraft type in the filing. #AvGeek

Spirit Airlines Expects Chapter 11 Exit in Summer 2026 altitudeyes.com/spirit-airli...

American Airlines Boeing 737 Met With Gunfire on Medellin, Colombia Flight altitudeyes.com/american-air...

Delta Set to Introduce Premium Heavy A321neo With 44 First Class Seats altitudeyes.com/delta-set-to...

Trying to imagine a last minute equipment change for these DL A321neos lol. Will be a lot of bitching as 80% of F gets sent back to Y. #Avgeek

Passenger Narrowly Escapes Injury After Seats Suddenly ‘Collapse’ As Boeing 737 is Still Taking Off www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2026/02/23/p...

Northeast U.S. residents, how are we doing with the blizzard so far?

Blizzard check in (Boston)

Ed Bastian at the Team USA hockey win #Avgeek

Once spring comes around, I'm thinking of doing the walk from the top of Manhattan to the bottom. Has anyone done it before? This winter/snow weather's got me thinking. 🤔

More than 35 million people across New York City and the Northeast are under blizzard warnings as a huge winter storm threatens snow by the foot and howling winds capable of tearing down branches and power lines.

Wow!

NEW: TSA reverses course, keeps PreCheck open

I’m throwing the towel on this Monday flight, that’s for sure! #Avgeek #snowstorm

JAL to Discontinue Inflight Shopping on Domestic Flights altitudeyes.com/jal-to-disco...

“Voting 6-3, the court said Trump exceeded his authority by invoking a federal emergency-powers law to impose his “reciprocal” tariffs…” Via @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

No idea on the source, World of Hyatt award changes. Cat 9 and 10 introduced, Cat 1-5 and 1-9 FNAs, and a new Hyatt CC with a $795 fee. Again, no idea on the source, could be all bullshit. But interesting to talk about nonetheless. www.reddit.com/r/hyatt/s/st...

I've had a lot going on so far this February and have admittedly been MIA from a lot of things. Should be back on track now though! So how has everyone been? And here's an airplane: #Avgeek

Southwest to Install Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi Across Portion of Fleet altitudeyes.com/southwest-to...

JAL to Upgrade 787-9 Interiors With New Seats, High-Speed Wi-Fi altitudeyes.com/jal-to-upgra...

Review: American Airlines Admirals Club, Boston Logan Airport altitudeyes.com/review-ameri...

Intercontinental

Lufthansa can now seat passengers 25 out of 28 seats in its Allegris business class cabins on its 787s — up from just 4 — now that all but three in the second row are FINALLY certified by the FAA.

A frozen reservoir, in the middle of rural Massachusetts.

Window seats at night? ✅ #Avgeek

I'd think UA would target this to many ORD based pax

It's a "whole new era at Amtrak," @amtrak.com President Roger Harris said Tuesday. Its new Airo trains will debut on the Cascades this summer and East Coast in 2027, becoming the workhorse of Amtrak's fleet by replacing Amfleets that date to the 1970s. thepointsguy.com/news/amtrak-...

AP: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace of El Paso #Avgeek apnews.com/live/faa-el-...

El Paso with the NOTAM, unsurprisingly Note that the restrictions are up to only 18,000 ft. You will still see aircraft fly over the region without issue, assuming this doesn’t change #Avgeek

The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons." The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.

In October 2024 Elliot Management put five representatives on the Southwest Airlines Board of Directors. Today two of those (David Kush, Gregg Saretsky) announced their intention to step down on 23 Feb. Their seats will not be filled. #AvGeek #$LUV

American to Open New Admirals Club in Chicago O’Hare’s Concourse L altitudeyes.com/american-to-...

Review: Japan Airlines Domestic Economy Class, Osaka to Tokyo altitudeyes.com/review-japan...

Plastic utensils at Admirals Clubs, yay or nay? #Avgeek

Welcome aboard American Airlines flight AA4367 with service to Boston. 6am Monday morning flights have no shortage of commuters (me) and consultants. #Avgeek

Through in 90 seconds with Touchless TSA Pre at LGA B, as usual. #Avgeek

This has to be a contender for the worst offensive Super Bowl performance, right? #Patriots

I also have a 6am flight tomorrow morning after watching this snooze fest by the Patriots. #Avgeek

That was quite the collection of sitcom actors

The punt game 🔥

It is COLD. (12 F, -11 C)

As I expected, JAL is upgrading its Boeing 787-9s with new interiors and low earth orbit IFC. #Avgeek services.boeing.com/news/jal-upg...

Should I be the next American Airlines CEO? #Avgeek

I’m typically a winter person, but this season has me missing NYC summers. As gross as the Subway can be (Union Square regular here), I miss being able to take late evening walks, go out relatively comfortably, outdoor city activities, etc.

Capital One’s 30% Transfer Bonus to Japan Airlines is Back altitudeyes.com/capital-ones...

AA: Has anyone else noticed an issue over the past few hours that only Main Cabin is showing up when doing award searches? No PremY, Business, and so on (some domestic F comes up). Both aa.com and the AA app. #Avgeek

Earn Free Night Awards With Hyatt Brand Explorer altitudeyes.com/hyatt-brand-...

Does anyone have any clue as to what that QR code is for at the door of this AA 787-9? Just pure curiosity. #Avgeek

💨 Well hello North Pacific jet stream. Cathay Pacific #CX876 cooking along at more than 700 knots over the ground. Looks like it’ll be an early arrival in Dallas. www.flightradar24.com/CPA876/3e24a...