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Cranky on the Web (July 5 – 8)
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Summer travel: Watch out for amateurs – CNN Out of the Office This was a fun one to write. Just a few tips for those road warriors who have to navigate family travel during the…
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Topic of the Week: Allegiant’s 757s In the Air Soon
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Allegiant has finally received permission to fly the 757 from the FAA. Until it gets certification to fly long overwater segments to Hawai’i (ETOPS), these airplanes will head from Vegas to McAllen (TX) and Rockford…
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Why I Chose Delta For an Upcoming Flight
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I have a wedding coming up in September, and I was faced with a unique situation on the way back. Five different airlines were similarly priced, all requiring a single stop. I know that what’s…
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Australia: The Most Interesting Airline Market in the World
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Tucked down in the corner of the world, Australia is usually not the first place to come to mind for, well, just about anything. But right now, it’s by far the most interesting aviation market…
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Cranky on the Web (June 27 – July 1)
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Publishing Note: I’m planning a nice, long, relaxing weekend, so I won’t be publishing on Monday. Come back Tuesday when the regular schedule will resume. Twitter is handy tool for airline passengers – CNN Out…
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Topic of the Week: United Takes Negotiations to the Public
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United is putting its pilot negotiations out in public for all to see. Is this a smart move? The union says that the airline was warned by the National Mediation Board not to go public.…
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When Social Media Attacks
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Anyone else get the feeling that there comes a point when social media can be a bad thing? Oh sure, it has incredible power, but that’s both good and bad. On the good side, it…
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Spirit’s Marketing Chief on Fees for Optional Items (Across the Aisle Interview, Part 2)
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And we’re back with Spirit’s Chief Marketing Officer, Barry Biffle. Yesterday we dug in on the new routes out of Chicago and Vegas. Today, it’s time to talk fees. Many of you love to hate…
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Spirit’s Marketing Boss Talks About Big Moves In Chicago and Vegas (Across the Aisle Interview, Part I)
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I know that a lot of people love to hate Spirit, but I’m not one of those people. That airline has made its model very clear. You’ll get a very low base fare but just…
