Brett
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The Fourth Annual Cranky Network Awards Will Be In Oakland on February 22
We had mentioned the date before, but the venue is secured and we are ready to go. We are excited to announce…
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Trying Alaska’s New Kioskless World
You may not have known it thanks to the regular posting schedule, but I was on vacation with the family last week.…
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Thank China for the Massive Opportunity US Carriers See in Asia
Asia is booming! Asia is booming! We’ve hear the refrain for a brief while now, and yes, Asia is indeed booming. Travel…
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A Semi-Breezy Experience from San Bernardino (Trip Report)
It finally happened. Though I flew Avelo almost immediately after the airline launched, I still hadn’t had the chance to fly Breeze…
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Sweet Relief Comes for Hawaiian
Americans have flocked to leisure destinations since the pandemic began, and you’d think that would be great news for Hawaiian Airlines. It’s…
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July Was a Terrible Operational Month, But There Were Some Bright(ish) Spots
If you flew on an airplane in July, the chances were higher than usual that you had an operational problem. And if…
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The US Has Had Enough of Mexico’s Air Cargo Shenanigans, and Allegiant is Paying the Price
This is admittedly a very strange headline. Why would Allegiant — an airline that not only doesn’t fly to México but also…
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Cranky Dorkfest is One Month Away and I Have Two Exciting Pieces of News
It’s hard to believe it, but Cranky Dorkfest 2023 is just over a month away. I hope you’re all getting excited. As…
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Qatar Airways Makes Things Up, Slaps Us with a Penalty (Tales From the Field)
I haven’t written a tale from the field from our adventures at Cranky Concierge for some time, but there hasn’t been a…
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American Walks a Tightrope on Northeast Alliance Messaging, Now Plays Down Its Importance
Remember the Northeast Alliance (NEA) between American and JetBlue? Of course you do. It was going to create a strong third competitor…
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United Starts to Follow American by Pulling Fares From Traditional Third Party Channels
It was probably only a matter of time. After American removed 40 percent of its fares from traditional third-party channels using EDIFACT…
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Alaska Rolls Into Burbank From San Francisco Now That Southwest is Gone
When Alaska bought Virgin America, it was all about growing its presence in California, and part of that strategy was growth in…