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Catch a Ride on a BAC-111
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Any airline dorks out there have $880 lying around? If so, I’d highly recommend heading to Dallas on August 27 to take a ride on one of the last BAC-111 aircraft still flying. This one…
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The Maze That Is Frankfurt Airport
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If you’ve ever been to Frankfurt Airport (and not Hahn, the one Ryanair pretends is close enough to be associated with Frankfurt), then you know that it is one massive place. The terminals can be…
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Why American Eagle Had Fourteen Long Tarmac Delays in One Day
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Since the 3 hour tarmac delay rule went into effect last year, tarmac delays have, as expected, basically disappeared. (That was only possible due to more cancellations, but I digress.) May was a little different.…
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Cranky on the Web (July 5 – 8)
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Summer travel: Watch out for amateurs – CNN Out of the Office This was a fun one to write. Just a few tips for those road warriors who have to navigate family travel during the…
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Topic of the Week: Allegiant’s 757s In the Air Soon
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Allegiant has finally received permission to fly the 757 from the FAA. Until it gets certification to fly long overwater segments to Hawai’i (ETOPS), these airplanes will head from Vegas to McAllen (TX) and Rockford…
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Why I Chose Delta For an Upcoming Flight
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I have a wedding coming up in September, and I was faced with a unique situation on the way back. Five different airlines were similarly priced, all requiring a single stop. I know that what’s…
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Australia: The Most Interesting Airline Market in the World
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Tucked down in the corner of the world, Australia is usually not the first place to come to mind for, well, just about anything. But right now, it’s by far the most interesting aviation market…
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Cranky on the Web (June 27 – July 1)
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Publishing Note: I’m planning a nice, long, relaxing weekend, so I won’t be publishing on Monday. Come back Tuesday when the regular schedule will resume. Twitter is handy tool for airline passengers – CNN Out…
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Topic of the Week: United Takes Negotiations to the Public
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United is putting its pilot negotiations out in public for all to see. Is this a smart move? The union says that the airline was warned by the National Mediation Board not to go public.…
