Airlines
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Southwest, Heroine of the Heart, and a Fluffy Dog (Trip Report)
It was time to get back into the air again, this time for a Cranky Concierge gathering in Phoenix. The timing for…
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David Neeleman Talks Breeze Pilot Problems, Flying to Orange County, and More (Across the Aisle)
Breeze launched service on the Westchester – Los Angeles route last week, and CEO David Neeleman was onboard. I… was not, but…
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Breaking Down The 9,999 Airline Flight Numbers
It’s apparently a week of breakdowns, but I mean that in only the best way. Today, I’ve decided to delve into the…
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A Perfectly Good Flight Home From Oakland on Spirit (Trip Report)
I needed to stay the night in Oakland after my trip up on Delta, but I wanted to get back early. Delta…
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The Cranky Flier Interview with Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones
Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It hasn’t been all that long since the last one, but I’m…
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Delta’s Slot Squatting in New York Reaches New Heights
With the industry’s eyes closely watching the end of the trial where the Department of Justice is suing to stop the Northeast…
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Exploring the New LAX T3 and Flying Delta to Oakland (Trip Report)
This was a business trip that came together with relatively short notice. I say “relatively” because it was right at 1 week…
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Amsterdam Schiphol’s Painful Descent To Become One of the Most Feared European Airports
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For years, this was the airport you wanted to use. If you were connecting, it was fast and easy.…
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Hawaiian and Mokulele Realize At Long Last That They’re Better Working Together
The interisland market in Hawai’i is one that has seen years of shifting alliances, remarkable drama, and rarely… calm. But one thing…
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Delta Goes Deeper Into Intermodal with New European Train Partners
All the cool kids are doing it. Whether it’s Landline in the US or Deutsche Bahn joining Star Alliance, airlines are increasingly…
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The Cranky Flier Interview with Horizon Air President Joe Sprague
Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s been quite awhile since my last Cranky Flier Interview, and I’m…
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Cranky on the Web: The Lufthansa Apple AirTag Debacle
Lufthansa says AirTags are allowed in checked luggage after confusion over ban – The Washington PostAs an Android user, I’ve paid very…