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Alaska Tries to Sway Disgruntled Delta Loyalists
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When Delta rolled out its big elite program devaluation this month, I thought that overall the risk of people defecting to other airlines was low. That being said, I also noted that “the real risk…
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The Problem with Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G Engines on the A320neo Family
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I don’t often pay close attention to engine problems, because they seem to happen with some regularity. By that, I mean that there are manufacturing or maintenance issues that disrupt regular operations in one way…
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San Antonio Finally Gets a Transatlantic Flight
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It’s been a local dream for ages and now it’s finally happening. On May 17 of next year, San Antonio’s first transatlantic flight will operate with thrice-weekly summer-seasonal service to Frankfurt on Condor. It’s actually…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by Oakland International Airport: Delta’s Spending Cash, Qantas Wants its Cash Back, More
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Delta Goes Wheels Up Now we know where Delta is spending the new revenue it’s getting as everyone tries to earn MQDs to maintain their status in Delta’s Medallion Race to the Bottom, as the…
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And the Winners of This Year’s APEX/IFSA Awards Are…
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It has become something of a time-honored tradition. For probably a decade now — I haven’t been keeping track that closely — I’ve been a judge for the APEX and IFSA Awards which are presented…
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Delta’s SkyMiles Changes Make Sense Despite Angering Everyone
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This is not a points and miles blog, and I do not personally care one bit about airline status. With that background, I understand that my point of view on this subject comes from a…
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The Handcuffs Are Off, Mexican Airlines Can Grow Again
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After more than two years of Mexican incompetence, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally returned Mexico’s safety rating to Category 1 status. This move means that big changes should be coming since the market…
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Cranky on the Web: American Slashes Sales Again
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American Airlines dismantles its corporate sales division – Travel WeeklyAmerican just won’t sit still when it comes to its ever-shrinking sales team. The airline has now eliminated some of its higher-ups in the sales org,…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by Oakland International Airport: Delta Goes Straight Cash Homie, Mexico Comes in First, More
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Show Me the Money: Delta’s New Medallion Program Delta Air Lines announced the details of its “simplified” new Medallion program this week and despite the shift to a completely revenue-based program that will gut most…
