Brett
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The Next Thing in Inflight Entertainment? The Second Screen
For a few years, people have predicted the demise of traditional inflight entertainment (IFE) systems as wifi became more widely available on…
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Comparing American’s A319 That Goes Into Service Today to the MD-80 It Replaces (Guest Post)
Today American begins flying its A319s between Dallas/Ft Worth and Charlotte, Cleveland, Memphis, and Wichita. Many more markets are coming soon as…
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Cranky on the Web (September 9 – 13)
Three New 787 Routes—And Why You Should Care – Conde Nast Daily Traveler After a rough start, the 787 is now being…
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The Crankyspotting Dorkfest is A Mere Two Weeks Away
This is just a friendly reminder that two weeks from tomorrow, it’s time for the annual Crankyspotting Dorkfest at the In ‘n…
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Faster Wifi Coming to the Skies
I’ve spent the week here at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) conference, and it’s been a great show. This group has…
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Honoring the Flight Crews That Died 12 Years Ago Today
A dozen years seems like forever, doesn’t it? Yet September 11, 2001 is still so vivid in my memory that it might…
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I Now Have Global Entry and You Should Get It Too*
It took me a couple months, but I am now a proud Global Entry (and therefore, TSA Pre Check) member. The process…
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Allegiant Strangely Rolls Out a Nationwide Ad Campaign
When you think of Allegiant, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Ultra low costs? A fee for everything? Nationwide advertising…
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Cranky on the Web (September 2 – 6)
Annoyed by Slow Wi-Fi at 30,000 Feet? Get Ready for Some Speed – Conde Nast Daily Traveler JetBlue has finally passed its…
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Topic of the Week: APEX Show Next Week
Next week is the annual Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) conference. All the big passenger experience providers from inflight entertainment vendors to…
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Delta and Korean Escalate Their Fight
Delta has made it clear that it wants a bigger piece of the Hollywood crowd’s business. What’s the best way to do…
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American and US Airways Get Their Day in Court With a Side of Turkey and Stuffing
If you’re a fan of justice, then you’ll agree that Friday was a good day. The judge in the Department of Justice…