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American CEO Doug Parker Steps Aside After a Remarkable Run
It wasn’t long after I started as a pricing analyst at America West Airlines that I first met now-American Airlines CEO Doug…
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Allegiant and Viva Aerobus Think the Sum is Greater Than the Parts
I did not have this one on my bingo card. Ultra low cost carriers Allegiant and Viva Aerobus will be teaming up,…
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The Cranky Flier Interview: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
If you know anything about United CEO Scott Kirby, you know that he is never shy about giving his opinions. Knowing that,…
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Another Quiet Week as Airlines Lie Low on Schedule Changes
It was another quiet week in Airlineville as that turkey hangover swept the town. That doesn’t mean nothing happened at all, but…
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3 Links I Love: No Shutdown, China Inches Closer, Avianca Wins the Race
This Week’s Featured Link President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Americans Against the Delta and Omicron Variants as We Battle COVID-19 this Winter…
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Self Bag Drop, Bluetooth, and Wireless Content Loading Take Home APEX Awards
Last night, the APEX/IFSA awards were handed out at the 2021 Expo. I’ve been a judge for these awards — which recognize…
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American Becomes More Willing to Experiment, Says Revenue Management Boss
A mental shift appears to be taking place in American’s revenue management department, and it should be good news for travelers. I…
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Alaska and United Work on Summer Plans During a Quiet Weekend
It was a quiet, peaceful weekend in Airlineville as families got together and celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. They were all feeling pretty…
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The Cranky Flier Interview #24 – Current Aviation CEO Brad Beakley
As we roll into Thanksgiving, how about an interview with the CEO of a brand new airline that has just come out…
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Frontier Makes Big Cuts Next Summer While Delta Extends Suspensions
The holidays have arrived in Airlineville! Ok, ok, they aren’t quite here yet, but the residents are ready, and they are starting…
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Cranky on the Web: Will Holiday Travel Be Smooth?
Airlines and travelers brace for possible upcoming holiday chaos – KCBS RadioGetting Answers – ABC7 KGO Bay Area (skip to the 20…
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3 Links I Love: United Comments on American’s Path, Flat Beds on a 737, Another Canadian Start-Up
This Week’s Featured Link United CEO Vows to Beat Margin-Leader Delta on Quality not Quantity – SkiftThe Skift Live conference was this…