Airports
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Southwest to Get More Gates in Los Angeles
It has been rumored for years, but now it looks like it’s finally going to happen. US Airways is going to leave…
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SFO Needs to Be Fixed One Way or Another
With 2012 over, it’s fun to look back on performance statistics to see what stands out. For me, it’s SFO and its…
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Cranky on the Web (Dec 3 – 7)
Airlines, airports cater to international travel – USA Today A very brief mention in an article about airlines adding more international flights.…
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A Sneak Peek of the New Long Beach Airport Concourse
Long time readers of the blog know that I’ve been waiting to write this post for nearly four years. In less than…
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Breaking Down Delta’s Memphis Hub
I wasn’t aware that Politifact had expanded its truth-seeking service beyond politics, but sure enough, it has turned its spotlight on Delta.…
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Attention Airlines: Less Information is Never Better
There has been a disturbing trend lately where airlines have apparently decided that less information is better for customers. It’s a strange…
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How Allegiant Found Itself Nearly Homeless at LAX
If you live in LA and are a fan of Allegiant (or Sioux Falls, Billings, and Pasco), you aren’t going to be…
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Greener Skies Over Seattle Thanks to NextGen
It’s time for another post in my series talking about the benefits of NextGen air traffic control. Last time, we were in…
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Across the Aisle from Pittsburgh Airport’s Executive Director on Pittsburgh’s Recovery After the Death of the Hub (Part 2)
Welcome back for part two of my across the aisle interview with Brad Penrod, Executive Director/CEO, Allegheny County Airport Authority. On Tuesday,…
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Across the Aisle from Pittsburgh Airport’s Executive Director on Pittsburgh’s Rise and Fall as a Hub (Part 1)
I recently had a fantastic opportunity to talk by phone with Brad Penrod, Executive Director/CEO, Allegheny County Airport Authority. Yep, that’s the…
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Cranky on the Web (June 25 – 29)
In-Flight Entertainment Check: What You’ll Get on Each Airline – Conde Nast Daily Traveler I did a round-up of domestic inflight entertainment…
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Memphis Residents Should be Careful What They Wish For
You would think that the people of Memphis would be thrilled that they have as much air service as they do. While…