Cranky on the Web (April 5 – 9)

Even April Fools’ Can’t Stop Southwest Talking About Bag Fees – BNET
If you haven’t seen Southwest’s April Fools’ joke, it’s a good one. And it stays on message about bag fees.

Battle of the Airline Brands: Frontier vs. Midwest. Which Will Survive? – BNET
It’s a fight to the death. Next week, we’ll find out if Frontier or Midwest is the surviving brand.

elope for less – antibride.com
Weddings are painful to plan, and sometimes you just want to elope. If you do it, here’s how you can save some cash.

Unclogging the Overhead Bins: Spirit to Charge for Carry-Ons –BNET
Spirit is charging for bags and I don’t have a problem with it at all. I think it’s a good move on their part.

Jazz Adds Boeing 757s as Regional Airlines Think Bigger – BNET
Jazz, the regional that flies almost entirely for Air Canada, is getting into the 757 flying business. Goofy? Maybe, but it’s a smart move.

United and US Airways: Why the Merger Won’t Happen – BNET
The rumors are out there about a United and US Airways merger, but I’m just not buying it.