Shawn Gallagher
@altitudeyes.com
Founder and author of Altitudeyes.com, airline/hotel reviews and insights on broader aviation. Part of the BoardingArea Network.
📍NYC/BOS after 18 years in Tokyo.
📍NYC/BOS after 18 years in Tokyo.
As per usual, I’m just 1 of 2 people at the Thanksgiving table without a Boston accent.
November 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
As per usual, I’m just 1 of 2 people at the Thanksgiving table without a Boston accent.
And some ramen for dinner tonight:
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
And some ramen for dinner tonight:
Also adding: early morning #Avgeekery from seat 2A.
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Also adding: early morning #Avgeekery from seat 2A.
Back in New York, regularly looking at 270 Park has been my thing lately. Can’t get my eyes off of my new favorite skyscraper in the city.
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Back in New York, regularly looking at 270 Park has been my thing lately. Can’t get my eyes off of my new favorite skyscraper in the city.
The views from the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor never disappoints.
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The views from the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor never disappoints.
I feel like I’ve been MIA on social media lately, so here are a few photos from recent times.
To start: a nice dinner at 75 Chestnut, a restaurant in Beacon Hill of Boston.
To start: a nice dinner at 75 Chestnut, a restaurant in Beacon Hill of Boston.
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I feel like I’ve been MIA on social media lately, so here are a few photos from recent times.
To start: a nice dinner at 75 Chestnut, a restaurant in Beacon Hill of Boston.
To start: a nice dinner at 75 Chestnut, a restaurant in Beacon Hill of Boston.
I was able to place on hold Japan Airlines’ new business class from Tokyo to New York, for 60K AA miles.
I just don’t like the date though; I’m flexible but don’t want to be in Japan for an entire month. But surely I shouldn’t give this up, right?
#Avgeek
I just don’t like the date though; I’m flexible but don’t want to be in Japan for an entire month. But surely I shouldn’t give this up, right?
#Avgeek
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I was able to place on hold Japan Airlines’ new business class from Tokyo to New York, for 60K AA miles.
I just don’t like the date though; I’m flexible but don’t want to be in Japan for an entire month. But surely I shouldn’t give this up, right?
#Avgeek
I just don’t like the date though; I’m flexible but don’t want to be in Japan for an entire month. But surely I shouldn’t give this up, right?
#Avgeek
JPY falls past 155.50 against USD. This is the direction I figured the FX would go when the new Japanese PM took office with her easy monetary policy.
So far in relation to FX, this has proven to be true.
So far in relation to FX, this has proven to be true.
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
JPY falls past 155.50 against USD. This is the direction I figured the FX would go when the new Japanese PM took office with her easy monetary policy.
So far in relation to FX, this has proven to be true.
So far in relation to FX, this has proven to be true.
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’m so happy for Max
November 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I’m so happy for Max
A game 7 with the benches and bullpens cleared? Give me more.
November 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A game 7 with the benches and bullpens cleared? Give me more.
I’ve unfortunately lost the race today, my original flight is approaching JFK, while my Amtrak train just left New Haven. It would’ve been an hour shorter of a trip if I had stuck with the flight.
But I’ve had the opposite experience as well, so I shouldn’t complain. 🤷🏻♂️
But I’ve had the opposite experience as well, so I shouldn’t complain. 🤷🏻♂️
November 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I’ve unfortunately lost the race today, my original flight is approaching JFK, while my Amtrak train just left New Haven. It would’ve been an hour shorter of a trip if I had stuck with the flight.
But I’ve had the opposite experience as well, so I shouldn’t complain. 🤷🏻♂️
But I’ve had the opposite experience as well, so I shouldn’t complain. 🤷🏻♂️
Doing the @airlineflyer.net method from Boston back to New York tonight, with a refundable AA ticket and a refundable Amtrak ticket.
Given how ATC has been lately especially in the Northeast, I’ve cancelled the AA ticket and I’m going with Amtrak. 🤞🏻
#Avgeek
Given how ATC has been lately especially in the Northeast, I’ve cancelled the AA ticket and I’m going with Amtrak. 🤞🏻
#Avgeek
November 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Doing the @airlineflyer.net method from Boston back to New York tonight, with a refundable AA ticket and a refundable Amtrak ticket.
Given how ATC has been lately especially in the Northeast, I’ve cancelled the AA ticket and I’m going with Amtrak. 🤞🏻
#Avgeek
Given how ATC has been lately especially in the Northeast, I’ve cancelled the AA ticket and I’m going with Amtrak. 🤞🏻
#Avgeek
Air Japan’s first flight took place less than 2 years ago.
The airline’s 100% fleet utilization, with only 2 Boeing 787-8s caused problems from the beginning with delays.
#Avgeek
The airline’s 100% fleet utilization, with only 2 Boeing 787-8s caused problems from the beginning with delays.
#Avgeek
October 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Air Japan’s first flight took place less than 2 years ago.
The airline’s 100% fleet utilization, with only 2 Boeing 787-8s caused problems from the beginning with delays.
#Avgeek
The airline’s 100% fleet utilization, with only 2 Boeing 787-8s caused problems from the beginning with delays.
#Avgeek
This game’s never gonna end. I’m going to bed and I’ll find out the result tomorrow!
October 28, 2025 at 4:45 AM
This game’s never gonna end. I’m going to bed and I’ll find out the result tomorrow!
Game 3 of the World Series is in extras, and this is my alarm clock for tomorrow morning:
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Game 3 of the World Series is in extras, and this is my alarm clock for tomorrow morning:
Last night I booked the cheapest American Airlines ticket I’ve ever seen. $48 from BOS-JFK, next week.
In the past I’ve seen $59 or $64, but I can’t recall ever seeing $48.
#Avgeek
In the past I’ve seen $59 or $64, but I can’t recall ever seeing $48.
#Avgeek
October 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Last night I booked the cheapest American Airlines ticket I’ve ever seen. $48 from BOS-JFK, next week.
In the past I’ve seen $59 or $64, but I can’t recall ever seeing $48.
#Avgeek
In the past I’ve seen $59 or $64, but I can’t recall ever seeing $48.
#Avgeek
October 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Currently following reports of AirACT flight EK9788 involved in an incident in Hong Kong, veering off the runway and possibly into the water.
#Avgeek
#Avgeek
October 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Currently following reports of AirACT flight EK9788 involved in an incident in Hong Kong, veering off the runway and possibly into the water.
#Avgeek
#Avgeek
October 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM