Cranky on the Web
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Cranky on the Web: Southwest’s Maintenance Problems
Southwest Airlines Cancels More Flights Because Of Unspecified Mechanical Issues – NPR All Things ConsideredThere’s been a lot of talk about Southwest’s maintenance problems…
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Cranky on the Web: The 747 at 50, More on the CRJ550, Suing Over Hidden City Ticketing
50 Years On, Boeing’s 747 Is Fighting for Survival – Popular MechanicsI was asked to comment for a piece on the 50th anniversary…
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Cranky on the Web: Hacking Your Reservations, Southwest Computer Problems in Baltimore
A Hacker Exposed the Ancient Flaw That Makes Airlines So Hackable – Popular MechanicsI missed this when it first happened, but apparently there…
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Cranky on the Web: 2019 Air Travel Trends
How Air Travel Will Change in 2019 – WendyPerrin.comJust as was the case last year, I was asked to write up some…
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Cranky on the Web: Anger at Preferred Seating Fees
Skyrocketing seat selection fees enrage flyers, enrich airlines – USA TodayI was interviewed for this article about seat fees, and as I’ve…
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Cranky on the Web: Changing Emotional Support Animal Rules
Delta Bans Emotional Support Animals on Long Flights – KQED ForumSan Francisco public radio station KQED had me on yesterday to talk…
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Cranky on the Web: New 2019 Routes, Orlando’s New Terminal
Exciting New Flight Routes That Will Improve Your 2019 Travel Plans – WendyPerrin.comThis was a fun one to put together. It may not be…
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Cranky on the Web: Talking Basic Economy, Hidden City Ticketing, and More
The 411 on Preferred Seating Fees & Basic Economy Fares – Miles to Go podcastI sat down for a long chat with…
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Cranky on the Web: An Appearance on the AP’s Get Outta Here Podcast
Surviving air travel: tips for today’s flyers – Get Outta Here! (Associated Press Podcast)I was happy to join Scott Mayerowitz on the…
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Cranky on the Web: Pittsburgh’s Airport Makeover Gets Started Early, More Fees Coming?
At Pittsburgh Airport, $1.1 B Plan Aims for Efficiency – Icons of InfrastructureIn my latest for Icons of Infrastructre, I took a look…
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Cranky on the Web: Long Beach Modernization Part Deux
Long Beach Airport Revitalizing a Hollywood Icon – Icons of Infrastructure They say write what you know, right? Well, here’s a piece…
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Cranky on the Web: Huntsville Scares Birmingham
Frontier Airlines adds another city in Alabama, but what will it mean for BHM? – Birmingham Business Journal (soft paywall) You wouldn’t…