Cranky on the Web
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Cranky on the Web: The Rise of Travel Insurance
Yes, you are being asked if you want travel insurance more often – MarketplaceIt was a quick one minute story for Marketplace…
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Cranky on the Web: Should Southwest Buy Another Airline?
If Southwest wanted to acquire another airline, which would it target? – Dallas Business JournalA research note suggesting that Southwest might consider…
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Cranky on the Web: Boeing’s Full-Page Apology, The 550 in Indy
Boeing Takes Out Full-Page Ads Before CEO Testifies – AdWeekI was asked how I felt about the full page ad Boeing took…
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Cranky on the Web: Putting My Adventure to Shame, Saving Connections, MAX Return Worries
Around Hawai‘i and Back: A Pass Traveler’s Journey to Fly Our Entire Neighbor Island Network in One Day – Hawaiian Airlines Mana’oRemember…
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Cranky on the Web: Icelandair Leaves Kansas City
After Icelandair leaves Kansas City, can KCI land another nonstop flight to Europe? – Kansas City StarThe local paper took a deep…
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Cranky on the Web: Waivers for SFO Delays
During Inconvenient SFO Construction, Airlines Offer Waivers – KCBS Radio The construction is done, so it doesn’t matter much now, but still…
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Cranky on the Web: American Improves 737 First Class, Sabre Gets Sued
American Airlines Will Make First Class Classier on Some Jets – SkiftBrian Sumers was the first to get official confirmation that American…
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Cranky on the Web: Cranky Dorkfest in the WSJ
The New Airport Congestion: Plane Spotters Crowd Fancy Hotel Bars – The Wall Street Journal (Subscription Required)I know not everyone subscribes, but…
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Cranky on the Web: The Mighty Hahn, American’s Delays
Tiny German airline a big player, thanks to interline deals – Travel WeeklyHahn has a really unique business model, and this spells…
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Cranky on the Web: Southwest and Its MAX Problems
The 737 Max is out until August, so how will Southwest Airlines handle it? – Dallas Morning NewsMitchell Schnurman dove into a…
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Cranky on the Web: Hidden City Ticketing Can Get You in Trouble
If you’re going to miss your flight, call the airline. Immediately. And be nice – Los Angeles TimesI got further into the discussion about…
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Cranky on the Web: When a Fortress Hub Is a Good Thing
Why American Airlines’ DFW fortress hub isn’t so scary anymore – Dallas Morning NewsA fortress hub has long had a negative connotation. Even though…