Fares
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Google Search Flight Schedule Implementation is Underwhelming at Best
We’ve all been waiting to see what cool stuff Google would do once it closed its recent purchase of ITA Software, and…
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Has US Airways Kept Rochester Fares Low? (Sort of)
In mid-March, you might remember that US Airways decided to lower fares from Rochester to a bunch of cities and said it…
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Fall Outlook: Fewer Flights, Sustained Fares
It’s earnings season again, and that means it’s time to gather round and listen to every airline talk about what’s happened and…
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A Look at the New DOT Rules That Foreign Airlines Hate
Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) rolled out a bunch of new rules the are supposed to make the passenger flying…
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US Airways Lowers Fares in Rochester to See if It Can Make More Money, Build Political Capital
When I did airline pricing at America West a decade ago, I found that just about everyone I met thought they could…
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Allegiant Looks to Appeal to Gamblers with Option to Bet on Fuel Prices
Allegiant has quietly slipped a note into a federal filing that says it wants people to be able to pay for fuel…
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Why You Should Love Airline Fees
Well, this is going to be a popular post, huh? The idea that you should love airline fees probably sounds ridiculous to…
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Allegiant, American, BNET, British Airways, Fares, Government Regulation, Iberia, JetBlue, Mergers/Finance, US Airways
Cranky on the Web (July 12-16)
Strong June Traffic Means It’s Time For Airlines to Raise Airfares — Cautiously – BNET Continued strong traffic numbers mean airfares are…
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What’s the Deal with Bereavement Fares? (Ask Cranky)
Here’s an Ask Cranky question from a time long ago. Bereavement fares. Everyone knows about them, but are they any good? I’d…
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What’s up with Consolidators? (Ask Cranky)
I’ve got a nice big backlog of Ask Cranky posts, and I thought this would be a good time to starting clearing…
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Be Wary of United.com Promo Codes
A distraught reader sent me a note yesterday about a bonus mile offer he received from United, and I thought it was…
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If You Book with an Online Travel Agent, Always Double-Check With Your Airline
I’ve run across plenty of problems when it comes to helping our Cranky Concierge clients, but a recent run in with CheapOair.com…