2012
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My Five Least Favorite Winners of the 2012 SCASD Grants
Yesterday I wrote about the Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grants I liked. Today it’s time for the fun ones. These…
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The 2012 SCASD Grants are Out and There are Some Deserving Winners
It’s that time of the year again. The federal government has handed out is Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grants and…
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Cranky on the Web (August 11 – 17)
New statistics say that airlines are losing fewer bags and arriving on time: could it be true? – The Patt Morrison Show…
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Topic of the Week: Judge Won’t Let American Reject Pilot Contract … This Week
I couldn’t believe that the judge in American’s bankruptcy case wouldn’t actually let the airline reject its pilot contract. But this isn’t…
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United’s Operation is a Mess and It’s Not Improving
If you saw the latest Department of Transportation report card for June travel, you would have seen a lot of good news.…
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How Allegiant Found Itself Nearly Homeless at LAX
If you live in LA and are a fan of Allegiant (or Sioux Falls, Billings, and Pasco), you aren’t going to be…
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The Remaking of Frontier Shows Positive Results
When you think of Frontier, what comes to mind? You probably think of an airline flying mostly out of its Denver hub.…
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Cranky on the Web (August 6 – 10)
Why Everyone Should Go to the Olympics at Least Once – Conde Nast Daily Traveler I wrote up my visit to the…
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Topic of the Week: Hawaiian Airlines Steps Up Its Hawaiian-ness
Hawaiian announced it was going to put some more Hawaiian in its service this week with what’s being called Mea Ho’okipa Service.…
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A Stellar First Class Experience on British Airways (Trip Report)
On Tuesday, I wrote about my experience flying in World Traveller Plus premium economy to London. The way home was a completely…
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Mixed Review of the New British Airways Premium Economy (Trip Report)
When British Airways asked me if I wanted to go to the Olympics, I didn’t really have to think twice. But just…
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WestJet and JetBlue See the Value of the Upsell; Southwest Doesn’t
JetBlue and WestJet both had separate announcements last week around the same basic idea. The airlines are cutting legroom in the back…