May 2008
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Canceled by Midwest, But All is Not Lost
After I wrote my post “Booking A Flight In a Time of Uncertainty,” I knew it was bound to bite me. Sure…
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What Is the Deal with American’s Blog?
Hmm, that title sounds rather Seinfeld-y, doesn’t it? But seriously, what is the deal? Maybe I should back up. How many of…
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American and Alaska Detail Plans to Shrink
A month ago, Horizon Air revealed its plans to focus on the Q400, drop the Q200 and CRJ-700 aircraft, and shrink its…
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Swiss Installing Aerobeds in Business Class
Ok, so maybe it’s not actually an Aerobed, but it’s close enough. Anyone get a chance to see Swiss’s new business class…
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Cranky’s First TV Appearance
I try not to bore you guys with my media mentions too often (if you really care, I put them on this…
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Two Quick Links on Herb Kelleher
I really can’t let Herb’s departure as Chairman go without a little more color. I mean, he’s an absolute legend in this…
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Southwest Ends an Era While American Begins a New One
It was a sentimental day over in Dallas yesterday when Herb Kelleher officially stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Southwest…
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Champion Air Gets a (Purple and) Gold Star In Its Dying Days
It can’t be easy being Champion Air these days. The clock is ticking . . . only 10 days until the airline…
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Sukhoi Superjet Takes Flight
Congratulations to Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi. The company’s first Superjet 100 successfully flew yesterday. This is obviously a huge milestone for any…
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Airlines and the Environment
I started putting this post on the airlines and the environment together a long time ago, and then it fell by the…
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Virgin America Superfly Wednesdays
You guys know I can be pretty harsh on Virgin America, but I have to say, I really like their latest promotion.…
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Booking A Flight In a Time of Uncertainty
Let’s face it. It sucks to have to book travel right now. Ok, it clearly sucks to actually be an airline far…