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Delta Turns Away From Tokyo in Favor of Seattle
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For many years, Delta and United had very different operational strategies for Asia. United long ago shifted from focusing on its Tokyo hub to overflying Tokyo to points beyond thanks to the strength of its…
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Flying the Friendly Skies to Maui (Trip Report)
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With my wife’s maternity leave from her job coming to an end, and a couple of unused United MileagePlus tickets sitting around (didn’t want to pay the $150 redeposit fee), we decided it was time…
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The Latest News in the American and US Airways Merger
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It has been over a month since I last wrote about the American/US Airways merger, and I figured it was probably time to check in on things. Back then, I said “there shouldn’t be anything…
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Cranky on the Web (October 7 – 11)
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Alternate Airports: Where to Fly for Lower Holiday Fares – Conde Nast Daily Traveler It’s time for the obligatory “where to find cheaper holiday fares” post. This time, we look at alternate airports. Basically, it’s…
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Topic of the Week: The Proud Bird
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In just over a month, on November 21, one of the best eating/spotting locations in the world will close. The Proud Bird at LAX shuts its doors that day. It sits on airport property and…
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SmartTray: Sometimes It’s the Simplest Things That Grab Your Attention
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I had been meaning to write about this after I met with the company at the APEX show back in September, but I never quite got around to it until now. At APEX, there were…
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The Single Best and Three Worst of the 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Proposals
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Yesterday I wrote about four 2013 Small Community Air Service Development applications that I thought were interesting enough to discuss. But consider that the appetizer. Today, I’m looking at the four that really get me…
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It’s Time for 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Week
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One of my favorite pastimes is reviewing the annual Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grants handed out by the government. I’ve devoted an entire week to this in the past, and that’s why it’s…
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Cranky on the Web (September 30 – October 4)
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In the Trenches: Taking the Blame – Intuit Small Business Blog When things go wrong in our business, it’s often not our fault. Sometimes we shoulder the blame and other times we don’t. In general,…
