Brett
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Cranky on the Web (March 31 – April 4)
I have nothing for you this week. That’s right. My formerly-weekly Intuit column has been cut back severely due to budget cuts.…
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Topic of the Week: Should Airlines Waive Fees for Travel to Russia
Marina Spor and her family hold tickets to Scandinavia and Russia this summer on Finnair, and the crisis in Ukraine has caused…
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The Painfully Slow Process to Expand London Airports Continues to be Painfully Slow
If you were to pick the least friendly government when it came to aviation, you’d probably settle on the United Kingdom. On…
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Aeroflot Launches Takeover of Ukraine International Airlines, Eyes Air Moldova
Big news out of Russia this week as Aeroflot has decided to take over Ukrainian flag carrier Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). Rumor…
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Across the Aisle from American’s Alliance Boss on Growing oneworld, the Future of the Alaska Partnership, and More
Today, US Airways and TAM both officially join oneworld, making that alliance significantly bigger. I had the chance to talk to Kurt…
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Cranky on the Web (March 24 – 28)
In the Trenches: Minimizing Mistakes – Intuit Small Business Blog Like everyone, we make mistakes. They’re almost all fixable but it costs…
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Topic of the Week: Virgin America Makes a Profit
Congratulations to Virgin America for posting its first ever full-year profit. It took a big debt restructuring and a halt to capacity…
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As Seattle Turns: Delta Slashes Elite Benefits for Alaska Fliers
I really just can’t get enough of this slow unraveling of the Delta/Alaska partnership. It beats any actual soap opera out there…
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Winning and Losing Airports in the Washington/National Slot Shuffle
Washington’s National Airport is, to put it mildly, a highly desirable place to fly. It is mere minutes from downtown Washington and…
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Is It Better to Buy Old Airplanes or New Ones? (Ask Cranky)
Why don’t we start the week with a reader question. This one actually came in awhile back, but the question is most…
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Cranky on the Web (March 17 – 21)
Airline industry pours millions into new terminals – USA Today I was asked my thoughts about airports spending money to improve the…
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Topic of the Week: Do You Approve of United’s Carry-On Enforcement?
United has recently stepped up enforcement of its carry-on rules. Now, you will have to size your bag at the gate. If…