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Mark Your Calendars for the Crankyspotting Dorkfest on September 13
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The time has come once again for the annual Crankyspotting Dorkfest at LAX. Mark your calendars for September 13. For those who don’t know how this works, it’s pretty simple. This isn’t a fancy event.…
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Connecting Between American and US Airways Works Pretty Well, but It’s Not Perfect (Trip Report)
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American had its very first Annual Leadership Conference under the new management this month, and since they didn’t have a media day this year (it’s returning next year), they invited some of us in the…
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United Copies Delta’s Move to a Revenue-Based Loyalty Program, But What Will American Do?
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Whether you like it or not, you have to admit that Delta went out on a limb when it decided to let people earn miles based on the amount of money they spent instead of…
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Fixing the Pilot Shortage Without Increasing Pay
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The talk about pilot shortages seems to have run its course in traditional media. After all, there’s not much more to say right? There’s a pilot shortage coming and we’re all doomed. How often can…
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Cranky on the Web (June 7 – 13)
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Airlines vie for federally subsidized routes in Mississippi – Watchdog.org This is a piece talking about Mississippi airports trying to maintain their Essential Air Service options. These Airplanes Have Gone Retro – Conde Nast Daily…
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Topic of the Week: Should I Retire the “Who/What the F*&@” Series Name?
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On Monday, I posted the latest in my “Who/What the F*&@” series of posts. Usually, this series explores new airlines coming on the scene, but I also on occasion use it to explain random things…
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You Have Until June 30 to Vote for Your Favorite Airline (Sponsored Post)
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Each year, the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) asks travelers to vote in the Passenger Choice Awards. This year, APEX is focused on spreading the word in order to get even more votes to determine…
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American Makes a Few More Minor Changes, But This Time There’s Plenty of Advance Notice
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As the days go by, American and US Airways make more and more progress on bringing the two airlines together. Yesterday there were a few more changes made, including upgrades across carriers, minor increases in…
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What the F*&@ is an Auxiliary Power Unit?
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If you ask someone at Honeywell how many engines are on any aircraft, you might quickly decide they’re all pretty stupid over there. Time after time during my visit to their operation in Phoenix recently…
