Recent Articles
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by Oakland International Airport: All Roads Lead to Lincoln, Frontier’s New Frontiers and More…
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The Way Leads to Lincoln Noted aviation hub Lincoln, NE has been clamoring for new service to fulfill the overwhelming demand from the city, and…
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American’s Reckless NDC Push Delivers a Blow to the Future of Travel Sales
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We are now less than a week away from American implementing its plan to remove 40 percent of its fares from traditional sales channels, requiring…
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What Relief Will Airlines Give FAA This Summer?
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There has been a shortage of air traffic controllers in the US building for ages, and things became more dire during the pandemic. Now, we’ve…
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The Cranky Flier Interview with Norse Atlantic President Charles Duncan
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Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. After Norwegian’s long-haul failure, the former founders got together, scooped up 15 of Norwegian’s 787s…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by Oakland International Airport: Slot Waivers are Back, JetBlue’s Amsterdam Summer Vacation, More
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Return Counter is Open: FAA to Allow Slot Returns The FAA announced it is issuing a limited waiver to permit carriers to return slots at…
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American Loves a Fortress Network, So Why Is It Growing New York City?
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When I wrote recently about American’s efforts to create a fortress network, there was one obvious outlier. While American has tried to grow its position…
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Avelo’s Unique Opportunity at Raleigh-Durham
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It’s a far cry from the early days when Avelo had just one base in Burbank. The airline now has five, but it’s the most…
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A New Cranky Talk is Live – CNA Wrap Up and a Special Announcement
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Listen on Apple, Spotify, direct, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s been a little bit longer than normal since our last Cranky Talk, and…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by Oakland International Airport: Tensions Flair in Canada, United at a Loss, More
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Flair Sues Lessors Over Aircraft Seizures Flair Airlines filed a $50 million lawsuit in Ontario Court this week claiming that three leasing companies conspired with…
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The New Saudi Mega-Airline Will be Wildly Successful… as Long as the Saudis Want it to Be
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Remember the crazy old days when there seemed to be no limit to Middle East carrier growth possibilities? It was completely insane. I mean, come…
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American’s Shift Toward a Fortress Network
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Yesterday I wrote about American’s big change in its sales strategy. One key component that enabled this change is what American sees as a big…
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American Blows Up Its Sales Team, Launches a Risky War Against Corporate Accounts and Travel Sellers
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American has decided that the way it sells travel through third parties and to companies in general is broken, and it has launched a risky…
