If you’re going to miss your flight, call the airline. Immediately. And be nice – Los Angeles Times
I got further into the discussion about hidden city ticketing for this one, including what happens if you miss a flight in your itinerary.
Category: Cranky on the Web
Why American Airlines’ DFW fortress hub isn’t so scary anymore – Dallas Morning News
A fortress hub has long had a negative connotation. Even though it meant a ton of service, fares were usually high. But the DMN wrote this piece touting the benefits of a fortress hub at DFW … Read the post
Southwest Airlines Cancels More Flights Because Of Unspecified Mechanical Issues – NPR All Things Considered
There’s been a lot of talk about Southwest’s maintenance problems over the last week. It has led to canceled flights and unhappy people on all sides. While there may be some real issues here, I … Read the post
50 Years On, Boeing’s 747 Is Fighting for Survival – Popular Mechanics
I was asked to comment for a piece on the 50th anniversary of the 747. This celebration has turned into quite a bittersweet affair. It’s amazing to be able to say that an airplane (in some form) is … Read the post
A Hacker Exposed the Ancient Flaw That Makes Airlines So Hackable – Popular Mechanics
I missed this when it first happened, but apparently there was some glitch through El Al that allowed this guy to hack into passenger reservations on Amadeus. I went back and forth with the author in detail … Read the post
How Air Travel Will Change in 2019 – WendyPerrin.com
Just as was the case last year, I was asked to write up some air travel trends for 2019. See if you agree or have others to add.
Skyrocketing seat selection fees enrage flyers, enrich airlines – USA Today
I was interviewed for this article about seat fees, and as I’ve written before, I strongly dislike them.
Delta Bans Emotional Support Animals on Long Flights – KQED Forum
San Francisco public radio station KQED had me on yesterday to talk about changing emotional support animal rules. Originally I was just supposed to open the segment to explain what’s been changing, most recently with Delta. But in the … Read the post
Exciting New Flight Routes That Will Improve Your 2019 Travel Plans – WendyPerrin.com
This was a fun one to put together. It may not be comprehensive, but it’s a look at a huge chunk of the new international routes that are starting from the US in 2019. Now you all … Read the post
The 411 on Preferred Seating Fees & Basic Economy Fares – Miles to Go podcast
I sat down for a long chat with Ed, and we discussed everything from preferred seating fees (and how I hate them) to basic economy and hidden city ticketing. Listen in if you have some … Read the post
Surviving air travel: tips for today’s flyers – Get Outta Here! (Associated Press Podcast)
I was happy to join Scott Mayerowitz on the Associated Press’s Get Outta Here! podcast. This was a more in-depth discussion about some of the trends in air travel from bag fees to Basic Economy and … Read the post
At Pittsburgh Airport, $1.1 B Plan Aims for Efficiency – Icons of Infrastructure
In my latest for Icons of Infrastructre, I took a look at the coming Pittsburgh airport renovation. It’s a big change with the existing landside building and train being scrapped in favor of something new on the … Read the post