Stephan Segraves
@stephan.wtf
Frequent Flyer / #avgeek / Commercial Aviation and Travel News / Host of @moredotsmorelines.com podcast / Cyclist / blogging @ https://badice.com / #Portland
Day job is being a utilities expert.
@ssegraves@mastodon.social
Day job is being a utilities expert.
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Stephan Segraves
@stephan.wtf
· Oct 29
United increases 2025-2026 elite status requirements - Stephan Segraves
United released their 2025 requirements for 2026 MileagePlus elite status and it's not great news. I've put two tables with the 2024 requirements and the new 2025 requirements below. For reference, PQ...
badice.com
Did a quick write-up of the new United elite status requirement increases for 2025-2026. #travel #frequentflyer
badice.com/2024/10/unit...
badice.com/2024/10/unit...
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😲 CONFIRMED: “an Avelo ICE flight declared an emergency when the cabin lost pressure, according to air traffic control transmissions. The plane made a rapid descent and landed safely. Of 88 people on board, six were injured…”
From: @gbrockell.bsky.social
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From: @gbrockell.bsky.social
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ICE Air’s Sloppy, Dangerous Deportation Flights - The American Prospect
Poor planning, mechanical issues, serious safety lapses, and the shutdown are taking a toll on Avelo, America’s most famous deportation airline, internal documents show.
prospect.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
😲 CONFIRMED: “an Avelo ICE flight declared an emergency when the cabin lost pressure, according to air traffic control transmissions. The plane made a rapid descent and landed safely. Of 88 people on board, six were injured…”
From: @gbrockell.bsky.social
prospect.org/2025/11/17/i...
From: @gbrockell.bsky.social
prospect.org/2025/11/17/i...
This person stopped about five cars back from a red light in the middle of the bike lane to look at their phone.
Before stopping they had been swirving in and out of the bike lane for about a half mile. Broadway just west of 21st.
Before stopping they had been swirving in and out of the bike lane for about a half mile. Broadway just west of 21st.
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
This person stopped about five cars back from a red light in the middle of the bike lane to look at their phone.
Before stopping they had been swirving in and out of the bike lane for about a half mile. Broadway just west of 21st.
Before stopping they had been swirving in and out of the bike lane for about a half mile. Broadway just west of 21st.
We've gutted the government so much that we are now getting our economic data from.... *checks notes*
DoorDash
DoorDash
November 12, 2025 at 1:52 AM
We've gutted the government so much that we are now getting our economic data from.... *checks notes*
DoorDash
DoorDash
Maybe I just having buying enough cameras but the Sony RX1R III being $5k is similar to what I paid for Canon's 5D Mark IV back when it was new, even adjusting for inflation.
Is the Sony price just markup? Demand? Or greed?
Is the Sony price just markup? Demand? Or greed?
November 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Maybe I just having buying enough cameras but the Sony RX1R III being $5k is similar to what I paid for Canon's 5D Mark IV back when it was new, even adjusting for inflation.
Is the Sony price just markup? Demand? Or greed?
Is the Sony price just markup? Demand? Or greed?
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My son Seamus died 15 years ago today. He was killed by a careless driver in a crosswalk.
He walked at 9 months, almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have much time. His favorite thing to do was throw rocks into water. He loved the moon. He called butterflies “buddy buddies.” I miss him every day.
He walked at 9 months, almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have much time. His favorite thing to do was throw rocks into water. He loved the moon. He called butterflies “buddy buddies.” I miss him every day.
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My son Seamus died 15 years ago today. He was killed by a careless driver in a crosswalk.
He walked at 9 months, almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have much time. His favorite thing to do was throw rocks into water. He loved the moon. He called butterflies “buddy buddies.” I miss him every day.
He walked at 9 months, almost as if he knew he wouldn’t have much time. His favorite thing to do was throw rocks into water. He loved the moon. He called butterflies “buddy buddies.” I miss him every day.
Maybe we need a test before people are allowed to board a plane.
November 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Maybe we need a test before people are allowed to board a plane.
So who's holding who hostage?
November 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
So who's holding who hostage?
Remember when PDX had a barbershop.
pepperidge farm remembers is written on the screen of a tv
ALT: pepperidge farm remembers is written on the screen of a tv
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Remember when PDX had a barbershop.
@flightradar24.com is there something off in the latest iOS build? Selecting a flight looks something like this.
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
@flightradar24.com is there something off in the latest iOS build? Selecting a flight looks something like this.
It should be noted the crosswind runway was closed for chunks of the terminal construction so that contributes to the low utilization stats.
if you want to see what PDX has up its sleeve for growth and you haven't yet participated in the online open house and community survey, you have until next Friday to learn more and leave your input:
app.maptionnaire.com/q/oh2
app.maptionnaire.com/q/oh2
Maptionnaire
app.maptionnaire.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It should be noted the crosswind runway was closed for chunks of the terminal construction so that contributes to the low utilization stats.
PDX really does have a love for Delta. They're the focus for the SAF program, which I didn't realize.
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
PDX really does have a love for Delta. They're the focus for the SAF program, which I didn't realize.
I put our ballots in the mail yesterday but never received the notification that they were accepted. Anyone else in Portland have this issue for this election?
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I put our ballots in the mail yesterday but never received the notification that they were accepted. Anyone else in Portland have this issue for this election?
Evening bike ride with an amazing sunset.
November 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Evening bike ride with an amazing sunset.
An update I haven’t added yet is that the Alaska partnership with Korean is ending: www.koreanair.com/contents/foo...
November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
An update I haven’t added yet is that the Alaska partnership with Korean is ending: www.koreanair.com/contents/foo...
I honestly didn’t realize this was happening today. Went to Seatguru looking for reviews of a seat, got redirected, couldn’t find anything on TripAdvisor and gave up.
End Of An Era: SeatGuru Officially Shuts Down, Redirects To TripAdvisor
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End Of An Era: SeatGuru Officially Shuts Down, Redirects To TripAdvisor
After nearly 25 years, SeatGuru is officially shutting down. Here's why this is happening, and what the next best alternative is.
onemileatatime.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I honestly didn’t realize this was happening today. Went to Seatguru looking for reviews of a seat, got redirected, couldn’t find anything on TripAdvisor and gave up.
Reposted by Stephan Segraves
The US Government will disallow operations of a dozen existing and soon-to-be-launched routes from Mexico and proposes termination of belly cargo services to/from MEX in an escalation of the ongoing aviation battle between the two countries.
paxex.aero/us-governmen...
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US Government Rejects Mexican Routes, Threatens Additional Cuts | PaxEx.Aero
The US Government will disallow operations of a dozen existing and soon-to-be-launched routes from Mexico and proposes termination of belly cargo services to/from Mexico City's Benito Juarez Internati...
paxex.aero
October 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The US Government will disallow operations of a dozen existing and soon-to-be-launched routes from Mexico and proposes termination of belly cargo services to/from MEX in an escalation of the ongoing aviation battle between the two countries.
paxex.aero/us-governmen...
paxex.aero/us-governmen...
So much for LinkedIn being a place of refuge.
October 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
So much for LinkedIn being a place of refuge.
Reposted by Stephan Segraves
I checked up on the bikeways, got splashed by a driver, accidentally scared someone, shared rain gear reviews, offered tips and theories, stopped at Migration Brewing for a pint, and basked in the glow of Portland's amazing fall colors.
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bikeportland.org/2025/10/28/v...
Video: Ride through the storm with me!
If you're still riding through the rain, let us know how you're holding up.
bikeportland.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I checked up on the bikeways, got splashed by a driver, accidentally scared someone, shared rain gear reviews, offered tips and theories, stopped at Migration Brewing for a pint, and basked in the glow of Portland's amazing fall colors.
bikeportland.org/2025/10/28/v...
bikeportland.org/2025/10/28/v...