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Alaska Pulls Back in July
I mentioned yesterday that Alaska’s completion factor in the last week had suffered because it had pulled back from operating capacity it…
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Airline Operations Stabilize as Schedules Become More Reliable
Running an operation at a time when schedules are changing frequently and close to departure is not for the faint of heart.…
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A New Cranky Talk Is Live: Summer Travel Ideas in the Time of COVID-19
Summer Travel Ideas in the Time of COVID-19It’s time for another episode of Cranky Talk. This time, I bring in a special…
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Cranky on the Web: Visiting Friends and Relatives, American Fills Up Planes
American Airlines will book flights to full capacity – Associated PressAmerican has lifted its booking limits for travel starting July 1. The…
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3 Links I Love: Allegiant’s Advantage, Frontier’s CEO Talks, A New Site You Need
This week’s featured link Allegiant CEO Shareholder Letter – AllegiantIf you ever doubted that Allegiant was well-positioned for the future, read this…
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JetBlue Add 30 Routes: A Play in Three Acts
Last week, JetBlue made the surprising announcement that it would add 30 new routes to its network. The surprise was not because…
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Now Available: Cranky Jackass Stickers and Busiest Airport Shirts
When we first rolled out Cranky merchandise, the response was overwhelming. I can’t think you enough for helping to support the team…
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How Loyalty Programs Make Money, Courtesy of United
We’ve long known that airlines make big money from their loyalty programs, but the exact structure has been shrouded in secrecy. That…
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Who the F*&@ is Contour?
My long weekend of rest continues. As I mentioned last Thursday, it’s been a really difficult few months, and I need a…
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Cranky on the Web: JetBlue New Routes, Cleaning Supplies, SoCal Flights
How JetBlue Just Flouted Airline Industry Norms by Launching New Routes – SkiftIn case you missed it, JetBlue rolled out a bunch…
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Flagstaff Rises With New Service
I’m taking a long weekend. It’s been a grueling few months, and I need a couple days to recharge. So, instead of…
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The Cranky Flier Interview #17: United Airlines Vice President, International Network and Alliances, Patrick Quayle
It’s time for another episode of The Cranky Flier Interview. Patrick Quayle, VP of International Network and Alliances for United Airlines sat…