Christina Saull
@middleseatview.bsky.social
Lover of travel, coffee, airplanes, books, beer & sportsball. Avgeek who does airline corp comms stuff. Opinions are my own.
Shall we go on one more adventure this year?
December 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Shall we go on one more adventure this year?
@martysg.com if they’re not actually going to bring me lunch, or suggest something, this might be the worst spam text of all
December 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@martysg.com if they’re not actually going to bring me lunch, or suggest something, this might be the worst spam text of all
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Just to really put a very fine point on it. As we note on this chart, 75 feet is less than the wingspan of this CRJ700.
December 25, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Just to really put a very fine point on it. As we note on this chart, 75 feet is less than the wingspan of this CRJ700.
Merry Star Alliance 777 to all who celebrate
From your favorite Dulles United elf
From your favorite Dulles United elf
December 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Merry Star Alliance 777 to all who celebrate
From your favorite Dulles United elf
From your favorite Dulles United elf
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Today, the newest Boeing 787-9 for Lufthansa arrived in Frankfurt from Everett.
D-ABPU is the first of six aircraft to wear the - very blue - "100 years" special livery.
More photos and video: www.aerotelegraph.com/airlines/luf...
D-ABPU is the first of six aircraft to wear the - very blue - "100 years" special livery.
More photos and video: www.aerotelegraph.com/airlines/luf...
December 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today, the newest Boeing 787-9 for Lufthansa arrived in Frankfurt from Everett.
D-ABPU is the first of six aircraft to wear the - very blue - "100 years" special livery.
More photos and video: www.aerotelegraph.com/airlines/luf...
D-ABPU is the first of six aircraft to wear the - very blue - "100 years" special livery.
More photos and video: www.aerotelegraph.com/airlines/luf...
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Finally, a major airline has set up a real account here--using its domain name for its handle, with a complete profile. (Southwest has a blank account.) Welcome aboard, @united.com!
FYI, no need to DM United on X; the chat function in UA's app has worked well enough in my experience.
FYI, no need to DM United on X; the chat function in UA's app has worked well enough in my experience.
December 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Finally, a major airline has set up a real account here--using its domain name for its handle, with a complete profile. (Southwest has a blank account.) Welcome aboard, @united.com!
FYI, no need to DM United on X; the chat function in UA's app has worked well enough in my experience.
FYI, no need to DM United on X; the chat function in UA's app has worked well enough in my experience.
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Amazing work from whoever was up in N6914W over Ohio … www.flightaware.com/live/flight/...
December 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Amazing work from whoever was up in N6914W over Ohio … www.flightaware.com/live/flight/...
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50 days until pitchers and catchers. Almost there folks. Bundle up and hold on. ☃️ ⚾️
December 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
50 days until pitchers and catchers. Almost there folks. Bundle up and hold on. ☃️ ⚾️
My elder millennial tip of the day: get large print books out of the library.
Then you don’t have to wear reading glasses.
Then you don’t have to wear reading glasses.
December 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
My elder millennial tip of the day: get large print books out of the library.
Then you don’t have to wear reading glasses.
Then you don’t have to wear reading glasses.
United Santa or Krampus?
December 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
United Santa or Krampus?
What a joy to support United’s first Fantasy Flight at my hometown airport of TPA!
We flew some very deserving kiddos to the North Pole for a big ol holiday celebration.
We flew some very deserving kiddos to the North Pole for a big ol holiday celebration.
December 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
What a joy to support United’s first Fantasy Flight at my hometown airport of TPA!
We flew some very deserving kiddos to the North Pole for a big ol holiday celebration.
We flew some very deserving kiddos to the North Pole for a big ol holiday celebration.
Will’s report is a must read (I will admit I haven’t gotten through it yet, as this tragic crash is still extremely emotional and personal to me).
This is an important story that needs to be told so this never, ever happens again.
This is an important story that needs to be told so this never, ever happens again.
For the last few months, I've been working on a story about January's crash near Washington, D.C. What I learned was that it was simply an accident waiting to happen.
Special Report: The night everything at DCA finally went wrong (via @theaircurrent.com) theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf...
Special Report: The night everything at DCA finally went wrong (via @theaircurrent.com) theaircurrent.com/aviation-saf...
Special Report: The night everything at DCA finally went wrong
D.C. midair crash was the result of a complete collapse of the protections designed to keep aviation safe — and the institutions that design and maintain them
theaircurrent.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Will’s report is a must read (I will admit I haven’t gotten through it yet, as this tragic crash is still extremely emotional and personal to me).
This is an important story that needs to be told so this never, ever happens again.
This is an important story that needs to be told so this never, ever happens again.
I know a lot of you were wondering how the new United app live boarding feature compared to real life (*cough* @airlineflyer.net)
As you can see from my extremely bad photography (my thumb covering my PNR), it was correct for my flight today!
As you can see from my extremely bad photography (my thumb covering my PNR), it was correct for my flight today!
December 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I know a lot of you were wondering how the new United app live boarding feature compared to real life (*cough* @airlineflyer.net)
As you can see from my extremely bad photography (my thumb covering my PNR), it was correct for my flight today!
As you can see from my extremely bad photography (my thumb covering my PNR), it was correct for my flight today!
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“The Justice Department said the three-person crew of the Army Black Hawk helicopter … failed to see and avoid the American Airlines regional jet. It also said air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport failed to alert the jet of the approaching helicopter.”
Government admits failures by Army and air traffic controllers in DCA crash
The Jan. 29 collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport killed 67 people.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
“The Justice Department said the three-person crew of the Army Black Hawk helicopter … failed to see and avoid the American Airlines regional jet. It also said air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport failed to alert the jet of the approaching helicopter.”
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Wow, Delta President Glen Hauenstein, a legend in the airline industry who shaped Delta into what it is today, will retire on Feb. 28, 2026.
Joe Esposito will be promoted to commercial chief and oversee much of Hauenstein’s purview.
Joe Esposito will be promoted to commercial chief and oversee much of Hauenstein’s purview.
December 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Wow, Delta President Glen Hauenstein, a legend in the airline industry who shaped Delta into what it is today, will retire on Feb. 28, 2026.
Joe Esposito will be promoted to commercial chief and oversee much of Hauenstein’s purview.
Joe Esposito will be promoted to commercial chief and oversee much of Hauenstein’s purview.
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Almost 16 years to the day since the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing has finally flown an all-new commercial aircraft — this one with four passenger seats and no pilot.
A bigger take from @theaircurrent.com on what this milestone means for the 797. Spoiler: A lot.
A bigger take from @theaircurrent.com on what this milestone means for the 797. Spoiler: A lot.
Why Wisk got off the ground when so many Boeing projects didn’t theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @elanhead.com & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
Why Wisk got off the ground when so many Boeing projects didn’t
Boeing’s first new commercial aircraft to fly in 16 years is an autonomous electric air taxi
theaircurrent.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Almost 16 years to the day since the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing has finally flown an all-new commercial aircraft — this one with four passenger seats and no pilot.
A bigger take from @theaircurrent.com on what this milestone means for the 797. Spoiler: A lot.
A bigger take from @theaircurrent.com on what this milestone means for the 797. Spoiler: A lot.
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American Airlines will begin renovating one of the OG US Airways Clubs above Concourse D (formerly the northern most pier) at #DCA in early 2026.
And yes, the renovated Admirals Club will feature another fire place.
@popville.bsky.social @washprobs.bsky.social
And yes, the renovated Admirals Club will feature another fire place.
@popville.bsky.social @washprobs.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
American Airlines will begin renovating one of the OG US Airways Clubs above Concourse D (formerly the northern most pier) at #DCA in early 2026.
And yes, the renovated Admirals Club will feature another fire place.
@popville.bsky.social @washprobs.bsky.social
And yes, the renovated Admirals Club will feature another fire place.
@popville.bsky.social @washprobs.bsky.social
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Happy sweet 16 to the Boeing 787.
Today's aviation photos of the day are all from the first few months of the program, in 2009 and early 2010.
Today's aviation photos of the day are all from the first few months of the program, in 2009 and early 2010.
December 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Happy sweet 16 to the Boeing 787.
Today's aviation photos of the day are all from the first few months of the program, in 2009 and early 2010.
Today's aviation photos of the day are all from the first few months of the program, in 2009 and early 2010.
It’s the last week of cramming before people start taking off for the holidays…. So here’s a random airplane photo from my phone
December 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It’s the last week of cramming before people start taking off for the holidays…. So here’s a random airplane photo from my phone
I used my mediocre French to help a customer get on the train to his gate.
And saw this baller sunset.
Not a bad day at the office.
And saw this baller sunset.
Not a bad day at the office.
December 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I used my mediocre French to help a customer get on the train to his gate.
And saw this baller sunset.
Not a bad day at the office.
And saw this baller sunset.
Not a bad day at the office.
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No matter which medium you create in, this is so real.
William Goldman:
“Got a phone call from Rob Reiner three years after Princess Bride came out. In despair. He had just that night figured out where he should have placed the camera in a scene to make it better. Nuts? Sure. But a lot of phone calls like that get made.”
“Got a phone call from Rob Reiner three years after Princess Bride came out. In despair. He had just that night figured out where he should have placed the camera in a scene to make it better. Nuts? Sure. But a lot of phone calls like that get made.”
December 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
No matter which medium you create in, this is so real.
Me: “Maybe we don’t put the Chicago ornament up this year?”
Husband: Why?
“Um, because my office building is on it?”
Husband: Why?
“Um, because my office building is on it?”
December 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Me: “Maybe we don’t put the Chicago ornament up this year?”
Husband: Why?
“Um, because my office building is on it?”
Husband: Why?
“Um, because my office building is on it?”
Wishing everyone who is celebrating a very happy first night of Hanukkah.
And wishing for peace on earth 💙
And wishing for peace on earth 💙
December 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Wishing everyone who is celebrating a very happy first night of Hanukkah.
And wishing for peace on earth 💙
And wishing for peace on earth 💙
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I have admired Ms. Homendy for several years. She has zero F's to give... #aviation #avgeek #NTSB #defense #pentagon #safety youtu.be/UFAyD2Xmxpc?...
NTSB "Vehemently Opposes" Section of NDAA
YouTube video by C-SPAN
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December 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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