Safety/Security
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US Airways Pilots End ASAP Participation
I wrote about American’s inability to come to agreement with its pilots on continuing participation on the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)…
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Homeland Security and the TSA Open Up in a Blogger Roundtable
I have to say that as much flack as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the TSA get, they do a…
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This Week on BNET (Oct 20 – 24)
“Airport Security in America is a Sham . . .” Effective security may be unpleasant, but it’s worthwhile and important. Is what…
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“Secure Flight” Will Soon Require Gender and Birthdate When You Fly
Looks like those wacky folks over at the Department of Homeland Security are at it again. In the name of improving your…
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TSA Liquid Ban On Its Way Out
How did I miss this news earlier this month? I suppose it did coincide with my wedding, but still . . .…
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Ask Cranky: Is the Clear Program Worthwhile?
Thank you for submitting your questions after the inaugural Ask Cranky column. Please keep them coming . . . Dear Cranky, I’ve…
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Air Canada, BNET, Delta, Government Regulation, Lufthansa, MDW – Chicago/Midway, Republic, Safety/Security, Technology
This Week on BNET (Oct 6 – 10)
Lufthansa’s Social Networking Effort Lufthansa has launched its own social network. I’d be surprised if anyone used it. Keep reading to see…
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Southwest Introduces Fly By Security Lanes
There was an interesting little surprise last Friday when Southwest revealed on FlyerTalk that it was rolling out what is effectively elite…
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Five Great Things About Portland Airport
I was up in the Pacific Northwest this past weekend, and on my way home yesterday, I had a chance to walk…
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Air Canada Jazz Ditches Life Vests, Who Cares?
Looks like Air Canada’s commuter, Jazz, has decided to take life vests off its planes. This will save a little over 50…
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The Winners of the Six Word Contest
I know, you’ve been waiting to hear who won the contest to best celebrate the TSA’s liquid ban 2 years after its…
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Advertising, AirTran, American, DFW – Dallas/Ft Worth, Distribution, Fares, Government Regulation, Safety/Security, Schedule Changes, Southwest, United
This Week on BNET (August 18 – 22)
Southwest Filing Fares in ATPCO Once Again You may not know ATPCO, but I’m guessing that airlines all over the US are…