American Turns to HP Over SABRE For Next Reservation System – BNET
Even though SABRE was American’s greatest invention, the airline has decided to go elsewhere. This has been coming for awhile.
August 2009 Traffic Numbers – BNET
August traffic numbers are out and they look a lot like what we saw in July.
American Follows United From London to Brussels – BNET
If you thought it was goofy that United was flying from London to Brussels, you’ll be surprised to hear that American is doing it as well.
Indianapolis airport security reflects the new reality – Indianapolis Star
Someone at the Indy Star asked for my comment on security at the new airport since I spend a fair bit of time there.
Frontier’s Reorg Plan is Approved But What Is Their Business Plan? – BNET
Now that Frontier is marching toward bankruptcy exit, it’s time to start thinking about what their business plan will be.
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5 Comments on "Cranky on the Web (September 8 – 11)"
David Smith wrote:
I’d recommend not being so quick to judge and instead look out into the winter schedule. United’s flight begins on October 25.
UA938 LHR 1320 BRU 1535 777
UA929 BRU 0605 LHR 0620 777 (begins 26OCT)
American’s flight begins on November 19.
AA108 LHR 0830 BRU 1040 763
AA155 BRU 1315 LHR 1330 763
You’re right, Cranky – SO tempted to go for a night, just to fly a 777 from London to Brussels (all for £89 at the mo)!
Have they really not done this before? I seem to remember there being a UA flight through to Brussels a few years ago, but maybe the flight number remained the same but the actual flight was a codeshare.
Bobber wrote:
I think they’ve done it before, but it has been several years. That would be a pretty fun short hop!