Simon – It’s very sad that this is the worst Alitalia can do today. We need some more normal shenanigans like we’re used to.

Eric in ICT – You’ve given me a good idea. Maybe my first e-book will be a compilation of trip reports. I have trip reports going back to at least 2002 that I’ve written but you won’t find anywhere. I have my Concorde trip, Cubana, and plenty more all written up. This could be a fun project.

David – The Cranky iPhone app is a good idea, but my problem is that a ton of people have already put out travel apps, so I’m not sure what I can add. I continue to have that in the back of my mind though.

What about a Cranky Flier iPhone app? I don’t know what it would do, but maybe something that air junkies could consult in the airport before their flights. And not necessarily just flight arrival/departure information, but something about airports and the planes we fly on. I don’t know, but maybe there’s the potential for something there. I’m no business man, but then the blog becomes a “loss leader,” and the iPhone app is where you really make your money.

Just an idea.

Not much to add that hasn’t already been said, but I, too, am a longtime daily reader of the blog, and I appreciate your honest, passionate style, thorough insight and sense of humor. My favorite part of your blog is still the trip reports…this airline geek can’t get enough of those, and it’s fun to live vicariously through your travels. Also, kudos on using the Cal Ripken irnonman photo to mark your milestone post.

Like many have said, yes, I would buy a book you write about the industry. More ads would not bother me, as long as they are not popups. And I would support an NPR-style fundraiser for the blog (I think that would be interesting to see how much that type of endeavor could raise).

Just my two cents’ worth. Keep up the great work!

Would you pay for deeper analysis? Probably Not
Would you pay for email subscriptions that offer greater control over when and how you receive the content? No
Would you donate money to support the blog (NPR-style)? Maybe
Would you buy a book (or e-book) that I wrote about the industry? Yes, Definitely
Would you frequent sites that I set up affiliate deals with to get revenue sharing? Yes
Would it bother you if I added more advertising placements to the site? Not at all.

Good luck!

Pay-I’d pay for a book you wrote.

Donate-I’d donate some money(put a paypal link up or something like that) to keep this going.

Exclusive content-Unless it’s a live cam of Southwest Flight Attendant trainuing dorm probably not-that’s a good idea though isn’t it?

More Ads-Part of life and I’m ok with that.

Consulting-If I something for you to consult on I would hire you.

Maybe a monthly fee for really special deals?

Some more cool Cranky Gear?

How about you partner up with some airline retro gear company and sell cool stuff like that? Eastern T-shirts, Pan-am mugs, America West??, you get the idea.

Podcasts? I don’t know much about them but some people seem to make money from them.

Don’t know if you can get anything out of this but hope you keep this going!

A – Yeah, the Palmdale thing was just a short time obsession, but you won’t see much of that now that flights are gone. And the LAX posts aren’t always LAX-centric. I just get invited to a fair number of events at LAX but they often have broader appeal when I write about them – like the A380 visits.

Artie – Yes, I hate those ads as well. I’m sure they pay well, but it just drives me insane.

Sean O – Thanks for the tip.

Seth Godin’s blog has some interesting tips on how to parley a blog (and $1 e-books, etc.) into paying ventures.

Good luck!