Brett
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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…
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Southwest, JetBlue, and Delta Decide How to Use Their Long Beach Slots
I’m sure some of you were hoping to come and read about Alaska and Virgin America getting together. Though it’s just been…