Cranky on the Web
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Cranky on the Web: JetBlue’s Reset
JetBlue resets with new CEO, industry veterans to run airline on time, and profitably – CNBCThere is a lot going on at…
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Cranky on the Web: 10 Years Since United Left Cleveland
Lower fares, fewer flights: How the closure of United’s hub in Cleveland has altered air travel over 10 years – Cleveland.comIt’s been…
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Cranky on the Web: Southwest’s Customer of Size Policy
No, Southwest Airlines’ ‘customer of size’ policy isn’t new – VerifyThis was a weird one that came out of left field. Why was…
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Cranky on the Web: Shipping Luggage + Holiday Travel
Is shipping luggage better than checking bags? We tried it 4 ways. – Washington PostThe WaPo team put shipping to the test,…
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Cranky on the Web: Alaska and Hawaiian (and Holiday Travel)
If Alaska and Hawaiian merge, would interisland fares return to GDSs? – Travel WeeklyFrom an agent point of view, the merger could…
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Cranky on the Web: American Slashes Sales Again
American Airlines dismantles its corporate sales division – Travel WeeklyAmerican just won’t sit still when it comes to its ever-shrinking sales team.…
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Cranky on the Web: Paying to Avoid Children
For travelers who want to avoid babies and kids, one airline will test an adults-only section – Associated PressI have no problem…
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Cranky on the Web: Airline Delays and Cancellations
Thousands stuck at airports amid flight delays and cancellations – NBC Nightly NewsWhen the weather gets ugly and the delays mount, so…
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Cranky on the Web: Loyalty For New Frequent Fliers
A Guide to Awards Travel for Brand-New Frequent Fliers – The Wall Street JournalMy advice hasn’t changed much over the last few…
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Cranky on the Web: Podcasts a Plenty on a Miserable Summer, Loyalty Programs, and More
You may have noticed I haven’t put up a Cranky on the Web post in awhile. That is by design. It seemed…
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Cranky on the Web: More on the Amsterdam Situation
Crowds at This Airport Are So Bad, Travelers Have Been Paying Up to $1,250 to Jump the Lines at Security – Conde…
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Cranky on the Web: The Lufthansa Apple AirTag Debacle
Lufthansa says AirTags are allowed in checked luggage after confusion over ban – The Washington PostAs an Android user, I’ve paid very…