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.
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Day job is being a utilities expert.
@[email protected]
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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...
United is having trouble finding Pratt engines for their pre-merger United 777s - crankyflier.com/2025/11/24/u...
United Cuts Flights As Pratt Problems Mount – Cranky Flier
crankyflier.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
United is having trouble finding Pratt engines for their pre-merger United 777s - crankyflier.com/2025/11/24/u...
This is a comment on a Reddit thread about a growing petition to stop the new gas tax.
On one hand, I understand they feel like they're not getting anything from their money, but on the other hand, it's a little over $.10/mile in cost that I'm sure they build into their own rates.
On one hand, I understand they feel like they're not getting anything from their money, but on the other hand, it's a little over $.10/mile in cost that I'm sure they build into their own rates.
November 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is a comment on a Reddit thread about a growing petition to stop the new gas tax.
On one hand, I understand they feel like they're not getting anything from their money, but on the other hand, it's a little over $.10/mile in cost that I'm sure they build into their own rates.
On one hand, I understand they feel like they're not getting anything from their money, but on the other hand, it's a little over $.10/mile in cost that I'm sure they build into their own rates.
PDX also has access to the Kinder Morgan pipeline and terminal.
Alaska is working on “contingency” plans to ensure that service to/from @flysea.bsky.social over Thanksgiving is maintained, including tankering in fuel, tech stops on certain routes, and trucking in fuel.
via @davidslotnick.bsky.social
via @davidslotnick.bsky.social
Seattle-Tacoma Airport faces Thanksgiving fuel shortage - The Points Guy
Seattle-Tacoma airport is facing a continuing fuel shortage heading into the busy Thanksgiving travel week, causing disruptions to flights. Here's what to know.
thepointsguy.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
PDX also has access to the Kinder Morgan pipeline and terminal.
Because of fuel supply issues at SeaTac Starlux made a stop at PDX tonight before heading to Taipei.
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Because of fuel supply issues at SeaTac Starlux made a stop at PDX tonight before heading to Taipei.
Reposted by Stephan Segraves
In which @stephan.wtf gets me to recount Boom Supersonic's continuing inability to meet anything remotely resembling its announced timelines.
And lots more #AvGeek fun, too.
And lots more #AvGeek fun, too.
DLD 561: Unexpected Inquiries
Sometimes the best questions come from unexpected quarters. Plus, lifetime status of a different sort, some ultra premium silliness, and A380s flying even longer.
Sometimes the best questions come from unexpected quarters. Plus, lifetime status of a different sort, some ultra premium silliness, and A380s flying even longer.
DLD 561: Unexpected Inquiries
Sometimes the best questions come from unexpected quarters. Plus, lifetime status of a different sort, some ultra premium silliness, and A380s flying even longer.
moredotsmorelines.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
In which @stephan.wtf gets me to recount Boom Supersonic's continuing inability to meet anything remotely resembling its announced timelines.
And lots more #AvGeek fun, too.
And lots more #AvGeek fun, too.
Edward Hasbrouck, "The Practical Nomad"
Edward Hasbrouck, The Practical Nomad
hasbrouck.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Reposted by Stephan Segraves
NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
Airlines Will Shut Down Program That Sold Your Flights Records to Government
The move comes after intense pressure from lawmakers and 404 Media’s months-long reporting about the airline industry's data selling practices.
www.404media.co
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
Reposted by Stephan Segraves
😲 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...
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?
Reposted by Stephan Segraves
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?