Iran war threatens $11.7 trillion global travel industry as passengers get caught in crossfire – CNBC
I know the headline is about Iran, but Cranky Network Weekly was quoted in here with our look at what is happening in Puerto Vallarta. Remember when we all thought that cartel violence was a big deal? Ah, the good old days…
The end of the Spirit era: How a budget airline reshaped Cleveland’s skies – Cleveland.com
Here’s a nostalgic look back at Spirit’s time in Cleveland now that the airline has announced it will end service to the city. This is the right way to look at Spirit and what it offered travelers over the years, even if its future in general is far from certain. Sure it may have stranded people more than it should have, but it absolutely was a pioneer in providing low fares in the US.
Breeze Airways launches first international service from RDU – The Business Journals
This one is paywalled, but with Avelo having left the Caribbean from RDU, the local market seems a little gunshy about whether new service will last. Breeze, however, certainly has a better chance of lasting in RDU to Punta Cana thanks to its strategy in the city.
Out-of-control airline passenger caught on video ripping into flight crew in ‘sad’ meltdown – Fox News
Am I really posting something from Fox News with a breathless headline about a passenger meltdown? Reluctantly, yes. But I was quoted in the article, so I figured I’d share even over-hyped “news” coverage like this. Basically, I said that unruly passengers are still rare despite the persistent media coverage, and travelers should listen to crews and avoid getting involved if it does happen. It’s not rocket science, but more importantly, it’s highly unlikely this will happen to you anyway.
It’s a two-fer this week as Brian and I spend the first half of the show talking about Spirit’s latest plan, and then we shift to Chicago for the second half. Jon was out again this week, but he should return next week.
