Cranky on the Web: Switching Seats, More Dorkiness


Why you can’t just move to an empty airplane seat for freeUSA Today
No, you can’t just move to an empty seat on a plane especially if it’s a fancy one that costs money. But that doesn’t mean you can’t move at all. You just have to ask.

What happens when online plane enthusiasts meet up IRL?Fast Company
This is the best write-up yet on Cranky Dorkfest. Thanks to Rob for coming, soaking it in, and putting this piece together.


The Air Show went up a bit late this week, because we were waiting for Jon to get back home from weeks of reporting adventure. This week, we caught up with him to learn what he’s been finding in the corners of the US. (And he went deep… I’m talking Bentonville and Albany, among others.)

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4 responses to “Cranky on the Web: Switching Seats, More Dorkiness”

  1. DesertGhost Avatar
    DesertGhost

    I’d love to see your take on Sully Sullenberger possibly saving US Airways from credit card holdbacks as heard on Airlines Confidential.

    1. Brett Avatar

      Ghost – I don’t really have a take. If Doug says that was the case, then it sounds true. Pretty funny.

      1. DesertGhost Avatar
        DesertGhost

        I found that whole episode to be quite enlightening.

  2. Matt D Avatar
    Matt D

    Can’t see or read anything anymore. Everyone has their hand out for a “subscription”. And if you don’t fork over the cash, they block you.

    Have adblockers installed? That’ll get you denied access as well.

    Oh well. I have a couple of stories. But you’ll have to pay me to write them.

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