Airports
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United Exits JFK, Consolidates Its Power at Newark
I think many of us were surprised this week when United announced it would shutter its New York/JFK operation, bring its transcon…
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Delta’s Newly-Renovated Terminal 5 at LAX Creates Three Distinct Passenger Flows
Last week, Delta unveiled the final results of the renovation of its Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers will love…
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Cranky on the Web – Jacking Up Fares in a Crisis
Did airlines jack up fares after Amtrak wreck? It’s unclear – Philadelphia Inquirer I was intereviewed for this story, but I can’t…
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Let’s See How Well You Know Your World Airports
I’m still on vacation, so it seemed like a great time to put another airport quiz up. I will be slower at…
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Cranky on the Web – JetBlue and Cincinnati, Taking Advantage of the Amtrak Derailment
Is the runway finally clearing for JetBlue at CVG? – Cincinnati Enquirer You could probably replace “Cincinnati” with the hopes and dreams…
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Cranky on the Web: Cincinnati Fares Finally Drop, Latrobe Loves Spirit
Spirit Airlines lifts fortunes of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Latrobe is booming thanks to Spirit’s presence at the airport,…
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How American Rebanked Its Chicago and Dallas Operations and Why It’s a Good Thing
You may remember that late in 2013, the new management team at American decided the time had come to rebank its big…
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Topic of the Week: What Does Orlando Say About Emirates’ Strategy in the US?
Airlines add new routes all the time and I don’t blink an eye, but every so often something surprising happens. Emirates has…
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Cranky on the Web – Delta’s Shrinking Hub, Triage When Things Get Tough
Delta downsizing flights to 14 more cities – Cincinnati Enquirer I was asked when I thought the Delta hub in Cincinnati would…
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Topic of the Week: The Dumbest Job for An Airport Manager
The City of Atlanta decided to task its airport manager with one of the dumbest jobs I can imagine. That job? To…
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Which Airlines and Cities Stand to Win if The LaGuardia Perimeter Rule Disappears?
We’ve heard rumblings about the death of outdated perimeter rules at both Washington/National and New York/LaGuardia for years. But could it actually…
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JetBlue Officially Requests a Customs and Immigration Facility in Long Beach
If you’ve been waiting for a fun-filled airport battle, then you’ve come to the right place. After months of discussion about the…