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JetBlue and Lufthansa Finally Announce a Codeshare
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I’m trying to think if there’s a codeshare that’s been as widely anticipated as that between Lufthansa and JetBlue. It seems like this thing has been in the works forever, but now they’re finally getting…
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Cranky on the Web (August 31 – September 4)
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Continental’s CEO Talks About the Rochester Overnight at NBTA – BNET At NBTA, Continental’s CEO Larry Kellner talked about flight 2816 and why he has concerns about legislation. Akron-Canton’s Savvy Strategy – BNET Akron-Canton may…
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The Good and Bad of Southwest’s EarlyBird Check-In
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I know I’ve been writing a lot about Southwest lately, but they’ve had a lot of news to talk about. The latest is the launch of EarlyBird check-in which allows you to pay to get…
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Cranky on the Web (September 28 – October 2)
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How Much Rest Should Pilots Get? – BNET Pilot rest rules are being discussed at a fever pitch now. See what the sides are saying. Talking to IHG’s VP of Loyalty Programs on the Psychology…
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An Exclusive Look at Bird Strikes
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I really haven’t written much about bird strikes on the blog. Yes, they happen a lot, and they can be dangerous, but the hype after the FAA released its data was certainly overdone. I didn’t…
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Southwest’s Parts Problem Isn’t a Direct Safety Issue
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I’m sure you’ve all heard about Southwest’s parts problem, right? If you heard about it from cable news, you probably heard some hysterical pundit flipping out about how big of a deal this is. Well…
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Delta Brings Business Elite to Domestic Flying (Again)
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In 2003, I found myself sitting in the Business Elite cabin on a 767 going from JFK to San Francisco on Delta. It was a very nice ride, but that service was soon discontinued. Delta…
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JetBlue Shuffles its West Coast Routes While Virgin America’s Fortunes Improve
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I have no doubt that this is merely coincidence, but it is certainly funny that at the exact same time Virgin America announced a substantial improvement in finances, JetBlue announced it’s stepping up its focus…
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Cranky on the Web (August 24 – 28)
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United Aggressively Responds to “United Breaks Guitars Part 2” – BNET Part 2 of Dave Carroll’s musical crusade against United is out, but this time, United responded well. NBTA Day One Wrap-up – BNET It…
