Airlines
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Cranky on the Web: American Chooses Continuity
American Airlines chooses leadership continuity despite underperformance – Travel WeeklyI was probably a little too cautious in my comments on this one.…
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3 Links I Love: Real (Not Conspiracy Theory) 5G Problems, Roasting Doug, Christmas Miracle, and Basic Makeover
This Week’s Featured Link What you need to know about 5G interfering with aircraft – TPGThese seems highly concerning. As new higher…
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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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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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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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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…
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An Avoidable Delay on Southwest (Trip Report)
I was back in the air again last week, this time to Vegas for my first conference since the pandemic began. All…
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ITA Inherits the Title of Worst Airline Ever
I know you’ve been waiting for this post, and really, I was just waiting to confirm that a) the new airline actually…
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Across the Aisle from Southwest’s Head of Business Travel on Operational Meltdowns, Vaccine Mandates, and Less Controversial Issues
And, we’re back. If you enjoyed part one, you’ll really enjoy part two. I saved the fun-filled controversial items for today, but…