Brett
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DOT Takes a Stab at Defining “Unfair” and “Deceptive”
There’s an interesting rulemaking proposal rolling through the Department of Transportation (DOT) that caught my attention recently. DOT is looking to overhaul…
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A Recipe for Coronavirus Panic That Is Very Bad News for Airlines
Coronavirus panic has reached a fever pitch as cases outside of China continue to tick upwards. We appear to be seeing a…
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Cranky on the Web: Some Friendly Advice, Coronavirus Service Cutbacks, If Your Flight Cancels
Flight solutions from Cranky Flier – Travel WeeklyWhen I was in New York last month, it was to speak at Wendy Perrin’s…
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2 Links I Love and an Update I Don’t: EVA Fines, O’Leary Sounds Off, Heathrow Blocked Again
Sorry to disappoint you, but there’s no featured link this week. See, I didn’t think it was worth a full post to…
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American Reverses Course With Qatar Strategic Partnership, Should Take It Further
American continues to make its way around the globe looking for ways to fill its geographical needs. After Gol helped fill in…
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Save the Date: Cranky Dorkfest 2020 Is Coming September 12
It is time to mark your calendars. Cranky Dorkfest 2020 has officially been set for Saturday, September 12 at LAX! Last year,…
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United Shuffles Its Express Carriers, Trans States Will Disappear
United has eight different airlines flying under the United Express banner owned by seven different companies. Does it really need all of…
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Will the HNA Airline Empire Finally Fail?
Long before the coronavirus decimated travel to China, HNA Group was in trouble. It had overspent not just on airlines, but on…
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3 Links I Love: Norwegian Keeps Going, An Expensive A380 Move, Pleasures of Plane Spotting
This week’s featured link Norwegian doubles 2019 underlying operating result before ownership costs and achieves cost-reduction target – Norwegian Press ReleaseEven though…
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Great Service, Not-So-Great Product on a Delta 767-300ER From JFK (Trip Report)
After our stay at the TWA Hotel at JFK, it was time to go home. Fortunately — unlike on the way out…
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Going Back in Time at JFK With A Night at the Spectacular TWA Hotel
When the TWA Hotel opened in the old Eero Saarinen-designed TWA Flight Center at New York’s JFK airport last year, I knew…
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Cranky on the Web: Screens in Seatbacks, The Impact on Delta
Inflight Movies: Does Anyone Really Want to Watch Them on a Phone? – The Wall Street Journal ($Subscription Required$)It’s the age-old question…