2009
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Flying Mitsubishis Possibly Coming to the US
Don’t get too excited. It’s not a flying car that’s coming to the US (though a flying Mitsubishi Eclipse would look pretty…
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Introducing Cranky Concierge Air Travel Assistance
For more than 3 years, I’ve been writing The Cranky Flier to provide opinions and general information about the latest with airlines…
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Your Chance to Fly Pan Am’s First Class
If you never had the chance to experience Pan Am’s first class service, you might finally have your chance. No, Pan Am…
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Can I Get My Change Fee Back If the Flight Didn’t Actually Change? (Ask Cranky)
I’ve got a backlog of Ask Cranky questions here, but there’s been so much news lately I just haven’t had time to…
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Impressions of British Airways’ New London/City Service From Afar
Right now, I should be in London eagerly anticipating tomorrow’s flight back from London/City on British Airways. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.…
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Why Algae Won’t Fly Anytime Soon
We’ve heard people talk about biofuels for quite awhile now, and algae has always been promoted as one of the best possible…
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Europeans Require Pitot Tube Modifications for A330/A340
Though the ultimate reason for the Air France A330 crash in the South Atlantic will likely never be known for sure, the…
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No Post Tomorrow
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day, so there won’t be a post until Tuesday. The sun is just about to…
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Alliances, BNET, Delta, Emirates, Mergers/Finance, Schedule Changes, United, US Airways, V Australia
Cranky on the Web (September 21 – 25)
July Premium Traffic Shows Gains – BNET It’s premium traffic monitor time again, and traffic is still in the tank. But it’s…
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American and United Add $10 Surcharge For Peak Holiday Travel
It looks like United and American have decided that you don’t pay enough to travel on the peak holiday travel days, so…
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Talking to Southwest CEO Gary Kelly About New Airplanes, International Flying, More
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly was one of the featured speakers on the airline CEO panel at NBTA earlier this month. After his…
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Delta Changes Every Northwest Flight Number
If you’re flying Northwest domestically beginning November 1 or internationally beginning October 24, you’re going to want to double-check your ticket. Delta…