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The Cranky Network Awards Returns to Phoenix for 2025… and 2026… and 2027
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It may be summer, but it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s Cranky Network Awards, and that ones after that. After all, it’s the highlight of the year for every single attendee.*…
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Despite Recent Adds, American’s New York Strategy Mirrors the Rest of the Network
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American has been pretty clear that its network strategy is to rally around its hubs and avoid competition. By focusing on smaller cities where it can use regional jets to get a competitive advantage, it…
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Closing the Public Charter Loophole Isn’t as Straightforward as It Sounds
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The federal government has been hemming and hawing for a long time, and now it appears poised to take action. Specifically, I’m talking about the Part 135/380 loophole that has allowed companies like JSX, Aero,…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: AA Hungry to Strike, JSX Should Be Nervous
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AA FAs Step Closer to Strike ‘Final’ negotiations between AA and its flight attendants union ended Thursday without an agreement, moving the union ever closer to a strike, with labor saying it does not believe…
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Elliott’s Preliminary Thoughts on Fixing Southwest Could Devastate the Airline
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On The Air Show this week, Brian, Jon, and I dug deeper with a focus on how Southwest got to this point where Elliott swooped in. Come have a listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/Amazon/Pocket Casts when…
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Saying Goodbye to Oakland Baseball (Trip Report)
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There are few things better than spending a nice summer day watching major league baseball, but for the people of Oakland, that privilege is about to go away. It’s the end of an era, and…
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American Begins Its Apology Tour Over Sales and Distribution Fiasco
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For the last year and a half, American has been involved in a war against travel agencies, companies, and travelers themselves over how and where they can book their travel. General Vasu Raja led the…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: Delta Upgrades Economy, Lufthansa + ITA Deal Looks Like a Winner
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Delta Selects Economy Upgrade Between NYC and LA Delta Air Lines is bringing Premium Select to the domestic market, planning to debut the premium product on select daily flights between New York/JFK and Los Angeles…
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Elliott Doesn’t Know How to Fix Southwest, Nor Does it Likely Care
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The news that activist investor Elliott has taken a greater than 10 percent stake in Southwest Airlines has been the talk of the town this week. The more discussions I’ve had with people about this…
