Brett
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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…
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Cranky on the Web: An Alaska-Virgin America Merger, Seat Size Rules
Hawaii senators want an end to shrinking airplane seat sizes – Associated Press Apparently Hawaiian lawmakers also think seat size regulation is…
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Republic Agrees to Buy Virgin America
Today’s not a normal posting day, but with news like this, I couldn’t wait. It’s been a couple weeks since we found…
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American, Delta, and United Earn a Cranky Jackass for Forcing Travelers to Overpay for Multi-City Trips
I’ve made a conscious effort over the last couple years to pull back on awarding too many Cranky Jackass awards. I didn’t…
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With Brussels Airport Still Closed, Brussels Airlines Is Getting Creative
It’s been a week since the attacks in Brussels, and the airport remains closed. If you think this is an inconvenience for…
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Many Airlines Say They Have the Best On Time Performance, Let’s See How They’re All Right
The funny thing about statistics is you can really manipulate them to say pretty much whatever you want. Airlines are certainly good…