I didn’t write about Lufthansa’s new business class when it first came out, because I just wasn’t sure what to make of it. But I’ve been talking to a few people, and I think it might be a good time to discuss. I really can’t make up my mind. I … Read the post
Category: Seats
When it first started talking about the interiors of its new 777-300ER aircraft, American said it would have a premium economy section. I secretly 
hoped that it would be the first true premium economy cabin in the US, but we later learned that it would be a coach section with … Read the post
Why Spirit Airlines Is Right – Conde Nast Daily Traveler
Admittedly, this post was meant to stir the pot up a little. I do see merit in what Spirit is doing in fighting the feds on one hand, but that doesn’t mean I think the rule should necessarily disappear. Still, … Read the post
Last week, all the talk was about American filing for bankruptcy. That announcement mostly buried what should have been a much bigger and more exciting announcement than it was. American is doing some great things on its new 777s, but it’s barely talking about it. The silence makes … Read the post
Taking First-Class Coddling Above and Beyond – The New York Times
I was quoted in a front page article talking about First Class on long haul flights. More importantly, Geoff Fischer was interviewed about his write-up on Cranky of his Cathay Pacific experience.
Last week, Delta announced that it would bring its version of United’s Economy Plus, Economy Comfort to most of its fleet. This sounds like great news, and it is for just about everyone. When something like this happens, it can’t be completely good, however.
It sounds like the new United is keeping First Class, but maybe only on the airplanes that already have it. Bloomberg reports that United has decided to keep First Class on some of its fleet but not all. So, is this a good move? Do they just want to … Read the post
The elusive hunt for legroom on planes – CNN Out of the Office
This week, I take a look at legroom on airplanes and why seat pitch is a crappy measure.
In the Trenches: Planning for Turnover – Intuit Small Business Blog
I’m sadly losing … Read the post
Mrs Cranky recently received a survey from American and this was one of the questions:
So, do you care? The higher pocket supposedly gives more legroom, but it usually won’t hold as much. What do you think?
… Read the postJust before Christmas, Air New Zealand took delivery of its very first 777-300ER. These airplanes are meant to replace the 747-400s that do the long haul flying for the airline, and Air NZ has really done a fantastic job making the experience much better than the airline’s already high quality … Read the post
How many of you saw Cathay Pacific’s announcement that it’s putting new seats in business class? It seemed relatively quiet on this side of the world, but it is big news. Possibly the biggest news is that Cathay is following the lead of . . . US Airways!?! That’s … Read the post
While there are a lot of things that are bound to change in the United/Continental merger, one of the most welcome changes will be a shift in how quickly things get done at the combined airline. See, United is shockingly slow at finishing what it starts while Continental gets things … Read the post