2011
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How Airline Stories Become Tall Tales
I’ve pulled a controversial story out from the archives today. It’s one that was supposed to run on BNET at the beginning…
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Wandering Dubai Airport (Trip Report)
Nate is back with part two of his trip report. This time, we look in depth at Dubai Airport. If you missed…
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Southwest Announces New International Service, Buries Route and City Cuts
It looks like Southwest has decided to take a cue from the old school PR handbook by making a big splash over…
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AAdvantage Chief Maya Leibman Talks (Across the Aisle)
When I saw Maya Leibman, President of American’s AAdvantage loyalty program, put out a video talking about new benefits for elite members,…
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Cranky on the Web (November 7 – 11)
Airline Wi-Fi Check: Which Have It? – Conde Nast Daily Traveler In light of United’s announcement that it was putting wifi on…
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Topic of the Week: Porn on a Plane
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary is at it again. This time he’s suggesting that he’ll start offering a hotel-style pay per view system…
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Alaska’s Deal with American Makes Its Frequent Flier Program Even More Valuable
Alaska and American have inked a deal that will give reciprocal elite benefits to each other’s elite members. This might not sound…
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Flying Up Front on Emirates to Dubai (Trip Report)
A couple months ago, Emirates asked if I’d like to fly out to Dubai to spend 24 hours in the airport so…
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British Airways Wins the Right to Buy bmi: Winners and Losers
Last week, it was announced that British Airways parent IAG had won the lottery, so to speak. The group has now reached…
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United Becomes the First US Airline to Announce Wifi Over the Water
United fliers, rejoice. Your airline has now, finally, announced its comprehensive wifi plan. The result is . . . a little surprising,…
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Cranky on the Web (October 31 – November 4)
I’m happy to announce that I will now be contributing to the new Conde Nast Traveler site on a weekly basis. Go…
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Topic of the Week: Scoot
Singapore Airlines announced this week that its new low cost carriers will be called . . . Scoot. The airline will start…