Edward Russell
@byerussell.com
Fascinated by things that go and the infrastructure around them. Words: The Washington Post, The Points Guy, CNN Travel, and more. Runner, cyclist, hiker, swimmer.
Email, socials, and Substack: https://linktr.ee/mrerussell
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Email, socials, and Substack: https://linktr.ee/mrerussell
Signal: byerussell.84
I’m not ready for this #washingtondc 🥶
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I’m not ready for this #washingtondc 🥶
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Boeing gets FAA nod to begin next major phase of 777X certification trials theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Boeing gets FAA nod to begin next major phase of 777X certification trials
Closely-watched TIA Phase 3 flight test milestone signals fresh progress for delayed super-twin, still a year to go
theaircurrent.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Boeing gets FAA nod to begin next major phase of 777X certification trials theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
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Did the flight cancellations over the weekend reduce passenger numbers at the airport? TSA throughput data suggests the answer is no, or at least not much.
Also, maybe not enough advance warning for pax to change plans?
Also, maybe not enough advance warning for pax to change plans?
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Did the flight cancellations over the weekend reduce passenger numbers at the airport? TSA throughput data suggests the answer is no, or at least not much.
Also, maybe not enough advance warning for pax to change plans?
Also, maybe not enough advance warning for pax to change plans?
Abra's deal to take a majority ownership stake in Sky Airline is not a surprise — talk of the Chilean carrier becoming part of the South American airline group with Avianca and Gol began at the jump.
📢 PR | Abra Group to acquire chilean SKY Airline. Pending government approval.
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Abra's deal to take a majority ownership stake in Sky Airline is not a surprise — talk of the Chilean carrier becoming part of the South American airline group with Avianca and Gol began at the jump.
Yikes, Mobile Lounge crash at Dulles.
Mobile Lounge Crashes at Dulles Airport, Causing Injuries and Damage
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Yikes, Mobile Lounge crash at Dulles.
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📢 PR | Abra Group to acquire chilean SKY Airline. Pending government approval.
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
📢 PR | Abra Group to acquire chilean SKY Airline. Pending government approval.
The mood was "chaos" at US airines when the FAA announced with little notice that it would cut flights by 10% at 40 key airports.
But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules.
My latest for @fastcompany.com.
But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules.
My latest for @fastcompany.com.
Here's how American Airlines plans to bounce back after the shutdown chaos
Even with a deal to end the shutdown on the horizon, no one's breathing easy yet.
www.fastcompany.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The mood was "chaos" at US airines when the FAA announced with little notice that it would cut flights by 10% at 40 key airports.
But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules.
My latest for @fastcompany.com.
But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules.
My latest for @fastcompany.com.
WE HAVE A DATE!
The new terminal at the Pittsburgh Airport opens in a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
More on the impressive new space: byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
The new terminal at the Pittsburgh Airport opens in a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
More on the impressive new space: byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
WE HAVE A DATE!
The new terminal at the Pittsburgh Airport opens in a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
More on the impressive new space: byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
The new terminal at the Pittsburgh Airport opens in a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
More on the impressive new space: byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
This chart from A4A really puts into perspective the number of cancellations attributed to the FAA's mandated flight reductions since Friday, Nov. 7.
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This chart from A4A really puts into perspective the number of cancellations attributed to the FAA's mandated flight reductions since Friday, Nov. 7.
Alaska Airlines is using the tried-and-true strategy that worked in its Virgin America integration for the critical — and risky — reservations cutover with Hawaiian: draining down existing bookings in the Hawaiian system until the cutover in April.
@fastcompany.com
@fastcompany.com
The success of Alaska Airlines' takeover of Hawaiian hinges on this crucial IT system
Hint: It's all about those seat reservations.
www.fastcompany.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Alaska Airlines is using the tried-and-true strategy that worked in its Virgin America integration for the critical — and risky — reservations cutover with Hawaiian: draining down existing bookings in the Hawaiian system until the cutover in April.
@fastcompany.com
@fastcompany.com
As goes the federal workforce, so goes Metro ridership.
“Metro rail weekday trips were about 5 percent lower — amounting to about 26,000 fewer riders a day — during October, the first month of the shutdown.” #washingtondc
“Metro rail weekday trips were about 5 percent lower — amounting to about 26,000 fewer riders a day — during October, the first month of the shutdown.” #washingtondc
Metro ridership sinks during shutdown, taking toll on D.C. businesses
At L’Enfant Plaza alone, the number of people getting off the train each weekday dropped by an average of more than 3,400.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
As goes the federal workforce, so goes Metro ridership.
“Metro rail weekday trips were about 5 percent lower — amounting to about 26,000 fewer riders a day — during October, the first month of the shutdown.” #washingtondc
“Metro rail weekday trips were about 5 percent lower — amounting to about 26,000 fewer riders a day — during October, the first month of the shutdown.” #washingtondc
They have a deal.
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
They have a deal.
About time.
Deal to end government shutdown in reach
At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to support a key procedural motion.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
About time.
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One of the most risky parts of any airline merger is the reservations cutover when any hiccup could disrupt the travel of tens-of-thousands of fliers.
Alaska is working to ensure this is "a non-event" in its merger with Hawaiian.
My latest for @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91437759/ala...
Alaska is working to ensure this is "a non-event" in its merger with Hawaiian.
My latest for @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91437759/ala...
November 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
One of the most risky parts of any airline merger is the reservations cutover when any hiccup could disrupt the travel of tens-of-thousands of fliers.
Alaska is working to ensure this is "a non-event" in its merger with Hawaiian.
My latest for @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91437759/ala...
Alaska is working to ensure this is "a non-event" in its merger with Hawaiian.
My latest for @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91437759/ala...
One of the most risky parts of any airline merger is the reservations cutover when any hiccup could disrupt the travel of tens-of-thousands of fliers.
Alaska is working to ensure this is "a non-event" in its merger with Hawaiian.
My latest for @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91437759/ala...
Alaska is working to ensure this is "a non-event" in its merger with Hawaiian.
My latest for @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91437759/ala...
November 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
One of the most risky parts of any airline merger is the reservations cutover when any hiccup could disrupt the travel of tens-of-thousands of fliers.
Alaska is working to ensure this is "a non-event" in its merger with Hawaiian.
My latest for @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91437759/ala...
Alaska is working to ensure this is "a non-event" in its merger with Hawaiian.
My latest for @fastcompany.com: www.fastcompany.com/91437759/ala...
The latest flight reduction cancellation numbers from Cirium.
On Saturday, US airlines cancelled 814 flights — still numbers akin to a winter storm — totally just over 4% of those scheduled.
On Saturday, US airlines cancelled 814 flights — still numbers akin to a winter storm — totally just over 4% of those scheduled.
November 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The latest flight reduction cancellation numbers from Cirium.
On Saturday, US airlines cancelled 814 flights — still numbers akin to a winter storm — totally just over 4% of those scheduled.
On Saturday, US airlines cancelled 814 flights — still numbers akin to a winter storm — totally just over 4% of those scheduled.
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My takeaway of this headline is that a multimodal nation is a resilient nation. We deserve good air, rail, and ground #transportation. When a mode or system is down, you can rely on others to get you where you need. And also it gives more choice to users/consumers. 🚲🚗🚋🚅🚁✈️ #mobility #resilience
As many as 20% of flights could be canceled if the government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week.
Marjorie Taylor Greene said she took Amtrak train instead as shutdown cancels flights
As many as 20% of flights could be canceled if the government shutdown continues, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week.
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
My takeaway of this headline is that a multimodal nation is a resilient nation. We deserve good air, rail, and ground #transportation. When a mode or system is down, you can rely on others to get you where you need. And also it gives more choice to users/consumers. 🚲🚗🚋🚅🚁✈️ #mobility #resilience
Except Spirit doesn’t have 737 jets… it’s an all A320-family airline.
Though it is selling and returning planes to lessors: thepointsguy.com/news/spirit-...
Though it is selling and returning planes to lessors: thepointsguy.com/news/spirit-...
The WSJ on how unbelievably stupid Noem and Lewandowski are.
I don’t care that I’m late to this; it’s to good to pass up.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
I don’t care that I’m late to this; it’s to good to pass up.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Except Spirit doesn’t have 737 jets… it’s an all A320-family airline.
Though it is selling and returning planes to lessors: thepointsguy.com/news/spirit-...
Though it is selling and returning planes to lessors: thepointsguy.com/news/spirit-...
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“Test, test, test,” as @trufelman.bsky.social said.
Had no idea that the idea of layering coats came out of WWII.
Really good Articles of Interest pod.
Really good Articles of Interest pod.
Gear: Chapter 2
The field jacket
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“Test, test, test,” as @trufelman.bsky.social said.
Had no idea that the idea of layering coats came out of WWII.
Really good Articles of Interest pod.
Really good Articles of Interest pod.
Gear: Chapter 2
The field jacket
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Had no idea that the idea of layering coats came out of WWII.
Really good Articles of Interest pod.
Really good Articles of Interest pod.
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Wait, I totally missed that Trump and Grenell are painting the Kennedy Center’s columns white among other renovations.
Despite being a die-hard KC hater I will say this: this is reasonably a violation of Section 106 of the NHPA and also a breach of NCPC and CFA review.
Despite being a die-hard KC hater I will say this: this is reasonably a violation of Section 106 of the NHPA and also a breach of NCPC and CFA review.
November 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Wait, I totally missed that Trump and Grenell are painting the Kennedy Center’s columns white among other renovations.
Despite being a die-hard KC hater I will say this: this is reasonably a violation of Section 106 of the NHPA and also a breach of NCPC and CFA review.
Despite being a die-hard KC hater I will say this: this is reasonably a violation of Section 106 of the NHPA and also a breach of NCPC and CFA review.
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The more I sit with @pitairport.bsky.social's new terminal by Gensler, HDR and Luis Vidal + Architects, I keep returning to the exterior.
I maintain that the side walls below the 3rd floor ticketing hall are dull but, as I ponder it, maybe that’s the point.
byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
I maintain that the side walls below the 3rd floor ticketing hall are dull but, as I ponder it, maybe that’s the point.
byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
November 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The more I sit with @pitairport.bsky.social's new terminal by Gensler, HDR and Luis Vidal + Architects, I keep returning to the exterior.
I maintain that the side walls below the 3rd floor ticketing hall are dull but, as I ponder it, maybe that’s the point.
byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
I maintain that the side walls below the 3rd floor ticketing hall are dull but, as I ponder it, maybe that’s the point.
byerussell.substack.com/p/pittsburgh...
“We’re not political pawns for posturing. We’re members who are showing up every day to work and doing our part. Now, do yours and find a solution.”
Unpaid and stressed out: Air traffic controllers are struggling through shutdown, says union leader
Your morning catch-up: The government shutdown has hit air traffic controllers hard, Republicans fret as the government shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel and more big stories.
www.latimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“We’re not political pawns for posturing. We’re members who are showing up every day to work and doing our part. Now, do yours and find a solution.”