Evaporation of travel sector threatens airlines’ very survival – PBS NewsHour
When PBS reached out for this, it was going to be about passenger impacts from the pandemic. By the time I did the interview, the questions had veered into airlines being irresponsible for not having enough cash (thanks to … Read the post
Category: Cranky on the Web
DOT tells airlines to refund canceled flights, but don’t count on cash just yet – Los Angeles Times
I had a lot of inquiries come in about this during the week. United and JetBlue have now shifted their stance after DOT slapped them.
Airline cancel your flight due to coronavirus crisis? You’re still due a refund, DOT says – USA Today
DOT now says that airlines have to give prompt refunds during cancellations or significant schedule changes. That’s great news for travelers in that this means United and JetBlue likely can’t hold on … Read the post
What does the airline aid package mean for travelers? Not much – TPG
The headline says it pretty well. Other than having more flights operating than demand would otherwise require, the aid package shouldn’t mean much of a change for travelers.
14 Things to Do When Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed – USNews and World Report
Finally, something not related to the coronavirus. Here’s an article about what to do when your flight cancels. I had a few tips in there.
Aviation industry stands to lose up to $113 billion from coronavirus effect – KTVU
More coronvirus talk. So much coronavirus talk. But hey, now you get to watch me.
Delta trims capacity 15% as coronavirus cuts into travel – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Add another one … Read the post
Coronavirus airplane travel: How US airlines are cleaning planes – Today Show
This wasn’t an on camera interview, but it was an in-depth look on the Today website at how airlines are cleaning airplanes. I know the common response is… how were they not already doing all this?
Flight solutions from Cranky Flier – Travel Weekly
When I was in New York last month, it was to speak at Wendy Perrin’s Global Travel Summit. You can read Travel Weekly’s summary of the talk here. Keep in mind, this was a session for destination specialists around the globe, so … Read the post
Inflight Movies: Does Anyone Really Want to Watch Them on a Phone? – The Wall Street Journal ($Subscription Required$)
It’s the age-old question about inflight entertainment. Does a seatback screen matter or not? Barbara Peterson at the WSJ took a look.
Since 3 links was pushed to yesterday, I moved Cranky on the Web to today
Polish Aviation Group to Purchase Condor Airlines – Blue Sky
Pittsburgh currently has service from Condor, so it is naturally very interested in what the acquisition of the airline means. … Read the post
Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak, These Travel Brands Have Suspended or Altered Service to China – AdWeek
It’s yet another article on the coronavirus. Of course, since I last wrote a couple days ago, the airlines have, as predicted, canceled a whole lot more. As my quote says in the … Read the post
JetBlue drops Oakland, shrinks Long Beach amid broader route shakeup – TPG
JetBlue is cutting Long Beach again, and I chimed in for this TPG article. I, as you can imagine, have much more to say about this, so look for a post next week.