Brett
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An Update From Paris: Airbus Puts Lipstick on Its A380 While Boeing Keeps Stretching Its 737
This week is the Paris Air Show, the pinnacle of the air show circuit (alternating with Farnborough every other year). It’s usually…
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Delta’s LAX Move Has Been Good for Everyone’s On Time Performance
When Delta moved from Terminals 5 and 6 over to Terminals 2 and 3 in Los Angeles, one of the touted benefits…
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How Do Airlines Come Up With These Ridiculous Fares? (Ask Cranky)
Airline pricing is always something that captivates and confuses people, and I love talking about it. I received this great question with…
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3 Links I Love: airberlin’s Blunder, Ontario Goes to China, JetBlue Wants More Mint
This week’s featured link: NIKI no longer to merge with TUIfly in a setback for airberlin’s restructuring – CAPA Alitalia’s eskimo brother…
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American Concedes a Small Victory to the Back of the Bus
It wasn’t long ago that I brought the Cranky Jackass award back in order to chastise American for cutting seat pitch just…
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Now We Know Why Delta Has Partnered With CLEAR
More than a year ago, Delta announced it was partnering with CLEAR, the company that allows you to cut to the front…
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Surf Air Acquisition of RISE Kicks Off Big Expansion Plans
There was a big merger announcement last week, though admittedly it’s one you might have missed. Caifornia-based Surf Air came to an…
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3 Links I Love: Emirates Having a Rough Ride, The Power of Rich Content, Fixing Airplanes With Tape
This week’s featured link: Emirates president pledges to ‘tough it out’ as airline struggles – Financial Times I try not to post…
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The Vultures Are Circling Alitalia as It Looks for a Savior
The worst airline ever, Alitalia, has had a busy few months. After continuing to bleed money thanks to Etihad’s failed turnaround plan…
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Dorkfest is Coming on September 23
It’s June once again, and that means the time has come to announce the date for this year’s Dorkfest. As usual, it…
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Who the F*&@ is Tailwind?
It’s time for another installment in our occasional series exploring new airlines you’ve likely never heard of. This time, let’s shine the…
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A Southwest 737-300 Surprise (Trip Report)
I’ve had so many trips lately that I’ve tried to spread out my reports so that you don’t get bored. This one…