Brett
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Now Available: Cranky Jackass Stickers and Busiest Airport Shirts
When we first rolled out Cranky merchandise, the response was overwhelming. I can’t think you enough for helping to support the team…
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How Loyalty Programs Make Money, Courtesy of United
We’ve long known that airlines make big money from their loyalty programs, but the exact structure has been shrouded in secrecy. That…
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Who the F*&@ is Contour?
My long weekend of rest continues. As I mentioned last Thursday, it’s been a really difficult few months, and I need a…
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Cranky on the Web: JetBlue New Routes, Cleaning Supplies, SoCal Flights
How JetBlue Just Flouted Airline Industry Norms by Launching New Routes – SkiftIn case you missed it, JetBlue rolled out a bunch…
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Flagstaff Rises With New Service
I’m taking a long weekend. It’s been a grueling few months, and I need a couple days to recharge. So, instead of…
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The Cranky Flier Interview #17: United Airlines Vice President, International Network and Alliances, Patrick Quayle
It’s time for another episode of The Cranky Flier Interview. Patrick Quayle, VP of International Network and Alliances for United Airlines sat…
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Looking Beyond the Big Four’s July Schedule
Much of my analysis on schedules so far has focused on the Big 4 — American, Delta, Southwest, and United — but…
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A New Cranky Talk is Live: To Fly or Not to Fly? Buying tickets in the time of COVID
Cranky Talk: To Fly or Not to Fly? Buying tickets in the time of COVIDJoin me for another episode where I talk…
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3 Links I Love: Killing COVID With Light, Wizz Looks at Germany, Not Terrible New York Airports
This week’s featured link GermFalcon to take flight as Honeywell UV Cabin System – Paxex.aeroMore than four years ago, I wrote about…
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As the A380’s Demise Accelerates, A Look Back
It was less than 20 years ago that Airbus officially launched the monstrous A380 project. The first true double-decker passenger aircraft from…
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American Reorganizes Senior Management The Way It Should Have in October
It was American’s turn to make big changes to senior leadership last week as it prepares for a smaller future. The airline…
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American Bets on United’s Network Disadvantage and Delta’s Conservative Nature to Leap Ahead
The primary focus during this pandemic has been around which airlines are in better or worse shape financially. There’s good reason for…