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Alitalia’s Death Postponed
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I’d take a poll on how many people are surprised to hear that Alitalia looks like it has cheated death once again, but I know the answer. Nobody is surprised, and you shouldn’t be. This…
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JetBlue’s Terminal 5 Opens October 22
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I haven’t written much about JFK Terminal 5 lately, and really, there’s no good excuse. JetBlue has put together what looks to be a great terminal here that will really make a big difference for…
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Southwest Introduces Fly By Security Lanes
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There was an interesting little surprise last Friday when Southwest revealed on FlyerTalk that it was rolling out what is effectively elite security lines for its best customers. I think I like this move since…
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This Week on BNET (Sep 22 – 26)
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American Airlines’ In-flight Internet Raises Porn Questions Now that American has started to test in-flight internet, some are getting angry that the airline isn’t restricting which websites people can see. US Airways is Happy That…
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Virgin America Delays Main Cabin Select
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Hey, remember Virgin America’s Main Cabin Select? This was the plan to offer First Class amenities in the coach bulkhead and exit row seats for a little extra cash. Well, it appears that it’s been…
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Ask Cranky: What to Do When Your Photo ID is Lost
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I’ve decided to start a new feature here on the blog called “Ask Cranky.” I get questions from people all the time, and I always answer directly. But a friend made me realize that these…
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Trip Report: Alaska to the Northwest
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I just realized that I never put together a trip report for my trip to the Pacific Northwest last week. I’m probably going to be doing fewer of these in the future or at least…
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Why Did Continental Reinstate the 500 Mile Minimum Earning for Elites?
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My fiancée flew to Orlando again yesterday, so I was hoping to have some more great stories like the infamous dinner roll debacle or the more recent gum incident, but alas, she flew Delta. Instead…
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Alitalia’s Not Quite Dead Yet, But It’s Close
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I’m sure I’ll get another comment saying that I’m obsessed with Alitalia, and you know what? It’s true. This is far more entertaining than any soap opera, but there is important information to be had…
