Government Regulation
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Why is the TSA Trying to Ruin Pre Check? (Ask Cranky)
This one was actually a little more like “Tell Cranky” instead of “Ask Cranky” but after my experience today, I thought it…
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Topic of the Week: Ireland Dumps Its Air Travel Tax
Something very unusual (and excellent) came out of Europe this week. Though some taxes were increased in the annual budgeting process, Ireland…
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The Single Best and Three Worst of the 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Proposals
Yesterday I wrote about four 2013 Small Community Air Service Development applications that I thought were interesting enough to discuss. But consider…
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It’s Time for 2013 Small Community Air Service Development Week
One of my favorite pastimes is reviewing the annual Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grants handed out by the government. I’ve…
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I Now Have Global Entry and You Should Get It Too*
It took me a couple months, but I am now a proud Global Entry (and therefore, TSA Pre Check) member. The process…
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New FAA Rule Will Hurt Small City Air Service
Small airports have lost a lot of service over the last several years, and a new rule by the Federal Aviation Administration…
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A Belated but Heartfelt Diatribe Against Our Government’s Air Traffic Control Delay Debacle
There has been plenty of press about the completely unnecessary delays that hit the US air traffic control system last week thanks…
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Sequestration Means FAA Cuts, But I Simply Don’t Believe the Disaster Scenarios
Another day, another government “crisis” because our Congressional leaders can’t find a way to do what’s right. I’m not looking to point…
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Cranky on the Web (November 12 – 16)
The EU’s Airplane Carbon Trading Program and What It Means – Conde Nast Daily Traveler I walk through what’s been doing on…
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Some of Last Year’s SCASD Winners Have Seen Success
It looks like this has turned into Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) week here on the blog. Monday, I looked at…
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My Five Least Favorite Winners of the 2012 SCASD Grants
Yesterday I wrote about the Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grants I liked. Today it’s time for the fun ones. These…
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The 2012 SCASD Grants are Out and There are Some Deserving Winners
It’s that time of the year again. The federal government has handed out is Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grants and…