Brett
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A Video Tour of the JetSuiteX Embraer 135 Interior
Just a couple weeks ago I wrote about JetSuiteX, an effort to run private-style operations at commercial-style fares. The launch was on…
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JetBlue’s Mint Expansion Could Be a Watershed Moment in True Premium Cabin Flying Around the US
Conventional wisdom in the US is that there is a ton of demand for international-style paid premium cabin offerings between New York…
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American, Delta, and United Have Tweaked Their Multi-City Pricing Problem and It’s Now Even More Confusing
It’s been a couple of weeks since I awarded American, Delta, and United a Cranky Jackass Award for blocking most fares from…
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Cranky on the Web: New Airlines in Small Cities, More Alaska/Virgin America, Multi City Fares
Growth in flights at YNG bucks US trends – Youngstown Vindicator Youngstown is getting a new airline to fly to Chicago. I…
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3 Links I Love: United’s Board Compromise, HNA Strikes Again, Fear of Flying
United Airlines to agree with funds to revamp board: CNBC – Reuters Could United’s board room antics finally be coming to an…
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The Only Posting Today is a Job Posting (or Two)
I’m sure you were expecting a regular post today, and I was expecting to write one. But I was hit with a…
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Why Do Fares Vary By Country? (Ask Cranky)
The time has come for another Ask Cranky question. I’ll admit, this one came in a long time ago, but it’s one…
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HNA Group is Challenging Etihad as the Patron Saint of Failing Airlines
How many of you have even heard of HNA Group? The Chinese-based group is massive with holdings in everything from airlines to…
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Cranky on the Web: Virgin America and Alaska, Airline Complaints, More
5 years later, Continental-United merger still stirs strong feelings – Houston Chronicle This piece is a look back on how United and…
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3 Links I Love: Newark Loses Slots, Alaska’s Regional Name, and JetBlue Looks for Virgins
This week’s featured link: Change of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Designation – Federal Register Lost in the madness this week was…
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Meet JetSuiteX, An Operation Trying to Turn an Unloved Regional Jet into Something Awesome
There’s never a shortage of ideas for new opportunities in the airline industry. But an opportunity that has a chance of success?…
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Alaska Acquires Virgin America With an Eye on Growing California
In what can only be considered a most unlikely and incredibly successful exit for Virgin America’s owners, Alaska has agreed to buy…