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It’s Break Time
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As much as I love writing Cranky every day, it’s time for a break. Actually, it’s a wedding break. First up is a wedding in Canada this weekend and then one in France next weekend…
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Baggage Check-In Times Part Deux
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As promised, here’s how those same airlines from yesterday fare when it comes to international baggage check-in times (except Southwest, which doesn’t fly internationally). The situation here is much cleaner than domestic. As you can…
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The Insane World of Baggage Check-in Times
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Is there anything more ridiculous than the various baggage check-in time cutoffs that airlines impose? It’s not the idea that bothers me; it’s the hodge-podge execution that drives me crazy. Delta added to the fun…
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The Supercool Sukhoi Superjet Rolls Out
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While the 787 rollout garnered worldwide coverage back in July, there was a more recent rollout that has basically gone unnoticed in the US. Yes, it’s the Supercool Sukhoi Superjet. The plane officially rolled out…
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Adios, America West
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It was a bittersweet day last Wednesday, Sep 26, when America West and US Airways officially merged on to one operating certificate. Yes, they still have workgroups to merge, but in the eyes of the…
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China Flights Awarded, Not Nearly as Fun as Last Time
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Last time, the suspense was great. Who would win the China flight awards? It had all the drama of a good telenovela. (Um, ok, without the attractive people and infidelity.) This time around, however, it…
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Piling on Planes at JFK
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Interesting things are brewing over at JFK. The FAA appears to finally be interested in taking a more proactive stance at solving delays. (Fingers crossed.) Since the problem is amplified during the summer, they’ve gone…
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Airplane Porn: Spirit’s New Livery
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Spirit announced its new livery today, and I’ve got some early pics for you to see. I was definitely not a fan of the old livery (it looked better before they went from the purple…
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Cranky Jackass Award for the Family Friendly Flights Act
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In a time when parts of our air traffic control system can shut down for two hours without backup, you know it’s tempting for Congress to get involved, especially with the upcoming FAA reauthorization. Wait,…
