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Brian SumersThe Airline Observer
Followers19,986
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)not shown
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#3 Travel Bestsellers
Recommended by50
New recommenders, 30 days+2
Recommends5
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Brian Sumers

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When their recommendations started

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.