Brett
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There’s a Lot to Learn From Alaska’s Return to Long Beach
Alaska made me happy last week. The airline announced it would finally return to Long Beach after an absence of more than…
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The Two Airlines That Had the Best Q1
I’ve been so focused on Spirit lately, I’ve been neglecting some of the broader industry stories. With Frontier having finally reported its…
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We’ve Talked About Fort Lauderdale, But Opportunities Abound Elsewhere
This is the last post I’m writing on Spirit’s demise directly, but you know you want more. So, head to The Air…
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Cranky Network Weekly Options Now Starting at $10 a Month
When I stepped away from active management of Cranky Concierge, one of the things I wanted to focus on was the growth…
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What Happens Now in Fort Lauderdale?
With Spirit having shut down, the focus now shifts to what will happen to fill the void. Of course, Spirit had more…
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The Spirit is Gone
In the past, we’ve seen airlines seemingly shut down out of nowhere. Spirit was not that airline. After years of declining fortunes,…
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Cranky on the Web: The Brawl By the Bay is Settled, Talking A220-500
Oakland, San Francisco airports settle fight over East Bay hub’s name – San Jose Mercury News The fight over Oakland airport’s name…
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Plenty of Empty Seats Flying United Home from Atlanta (Trip Report)
Finding a return from Atlanta was not as clear-cut as choosing my American flight out. I could have flown American in coach…
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I Understand Why United is So Mad About Chicago Flight Caps
If you listened to last week’s episode of The Air Show, you heard me briefly lose my mind about how the government…
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For Delta, Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Let’s tackle the third leg of this tripod with a look at Delta’s positioning in its hubs. United has made big gains,…
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A Perfectly Fine American First Class Experience to Atlanta (Trip Report)
These are the kind of trips you hope you never have to take. A friend’s mother died suddenly, and I wanted to…
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American Reverses Some Share Decline in 2025 (as FAA Sets Chicago Limits)
After the look at United’s local hub share recently, you asked to see American and Delta. I am happy to oblige, and…