Airlines
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A Closer Look at the 15 Cities American Chose to Drop
A couple of weeks ago, American put out its list of cities that it was going to drop in October if the…
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With Change Fees Gone, American Repositions Basic Economy
It did not take long for the Big Three US airlines to fall in line with this whole “change fee go bye…
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American Races Toward the Sun, Skirmishes Break Out Elsewhere
How about a bonus post today? Things are happening quickly in this industry this week, and if I don’t post this now,…
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United Ditches Domestic Change Fees… Let the Games Begin
I never thought I’d see the day come, but the floodgates are now open. United — the airline that was the first…
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Delta Looks Into Its Crystal Ball for Summer 2021
It is completely and ridiculously impossible to know what demand will look like for air travel in summer 2021 right now. That…
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A Look At Changing Regional Alliances: United (Part 3)
It’s the last day of my vacation, and I’m going to bet that after a week in an RV, I’m ready to…
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A Look At Changing Regional Alliances: Delta (Part 2)
I‘m still on vacation, traveling the open road with the family, so it’s time for part 2 of my series looking at…
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A Look At Changing Regional Alliances: American (Part 1)
I’m going on vacation starting today. And by that, I don’t just mean I’m sitting at home and not working. Nay, I’m…
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The Cranky Flier Interview #18: Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew Watterson
I’m back with another Cranky Flier Interview, presented by Ontario International Airport. It’s time once again for the annual chat with Southwest…
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3 Links I Love: Delta’s Refinery Twists and Turns, Branson’s Troubles, Gogo Numbers
This week’s featured link Delta Air Lines Bought an Oil Refinery. It Didn’t Go as Planned. – The New York TimesThe author…
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United Tries to Hitch a Ride on the Florida Gravy Train This Holiday Season
Of the big three US carriers, United is by far the weakest in Florida. Much of that is due to the lack…
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After Years of Making Life Difficult, Virgin Australia Simplifies
Twenty years ago when Virgin Blue launched, it had a simple mission. The airline was built to bring low fares to a…