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Upon Further Review: United Gets the Cranky Jackass Award for Its New Schedule Change Policy
I was going to write today about the details of United’s big schedule change, but I’m pushing that off. Instead, I’ve decided…
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United Escapes the Cranky Jackass Award Despite New, Restrictive Schedule Change Policy
This was a close one. When the news came out Saturday night that United was altering its schedule change policy to severely…
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Cranky on the Web: So Much Coronavirus, JetBlue at 20, Luving Southwest, Frommer Radio Show
Coronavirus airplane travel: How US airlines are cleaning planes – Today ShowThis wasn’t an on camera interview, but it was an in-depth…
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3 Links I Love: LOT of Trouble, Tecnam Time, Cathay’s Unenviable Position
This week’s featured link Lufthansa will Verträge mit Condor auslaufen lassen – HandelsblattWhat, you don’t speak German? Neither do I, but that’s…
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Trying to Do the Math on Air New Zealand’s Skynest Coach Beds
Air New Zealand recently came out with a prototype of the Skynest, a pod of flat beds for use by coach passengers.…
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DOT Takes a Stab at Defining “Unfair” and “Deceptive”
There’s an interesting rulemaking proposal rolling through the Department of Transportation (DOT) that caught my attention recently. DOT is looking to overhaul…
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A Recipe for Coronavirus Panic That Is Very Bad News for Airlines
Coronavirus panic has reached a fever pitch as cases outside of China continue to tick upwards. We appear to be seeing a…
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Cranky on the Web: Some Friendly Advice, Coronavirus Service Cutbacks, If Your Flight Cancels
Flight solutions from Cranky Flier – Travel WeeklyWhen I was in New York last month, it was to speak at Wendy Perrin’s…
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2 Links I Love and an Update I Don’t: EVA Fines, O’Leary Sounds Off, Heathrow Blocked Again
Sorry to disappoint you, but there’s no featured link this week. See, I didn’t think it was worth a full post to…
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American Reverses Course With Qatar Strategic Partnership, Should Take It Further
American continues to make its way around the globe looking for ways to fill its geographical needs. After Gol helped fill in…
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Save the Date: Cranky Dorkfest 2020 Is Coming September 12
It is time to mark your calendars. Cranky Dorkfest 2020 has officially been set for Saturday, September 12 at LAX! Last year,…
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United Shuffles Its Express Carriers, Trans States Will Disappear
United has eight different airlines flying under the United Express banner owned by seven different companies. Does it really need all of…