Recent Articles
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Frequent Flier Redemption Engines Have a Ways to Go
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Two new websites have popped up with the specific purpose of trying to make frequent flier mile redemption easier: PointHub and MileWise. That sounds like…
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Honoring the Flight Crews That Died Ten Years Ago Today
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It’s a rare Sunday post here on Cranky, but of course, it’s no ordinary Sunday. It’s been 10 years since four aircraft were hijacked and…
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Cranky on the Web (September 5 – 9)
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What ‘trusted traveler’ means to you – CNN Out of the Office Talking a little bit about the TSA’s proposed new “known” or “trusted” traveler…
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Topic of the Week: What Do You Want to Know About Alaska Airlines?
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I’ll be in Seattle next week for the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2011 Expo, and I’m excited. But while I’m up there, I’m going…
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Why I Don’t Consider Frequent Flier Programs When Booking Travel (Ask Cranky)
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I know I’ve touched on this many times before, but reader Morgan would like to know more about why I don’t consider frequent flier programs…
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US Airways Finds No Issues on the Flight Featured in Union Safety Complaint Ad
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Remember that ad the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) took out in USA Today claiming that US Airways was unsafe? There was a specific flight…
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Cranky on the Web (August 29 – September 2)
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I’m taking Monday off, so I’ll be back on Tuesday. (Yes, it’s Labor Day, but it’s also the day after my birthday and I’d like…
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Topic of the Week: Boeing’s 737 MAX
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Boeing has now officially launched its 737 with new engines – it’s being called the 737 MAX to counter the A320neo. What do you think…
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My First Q400 Ride (Trip Report)
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A good friend of mine was running the Ironman Canada in little Penticton, Canada and I was asked if I’d come up to help her…
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Air India is Now the Worst Airline Ever
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It’s time for some sad, sad truth. Alitalia, long the worst airline ever, is no longer deserving of the title. Sure, it continues to lose…
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Why Delta’s 737 Order Reminds Me of Baseball
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It’s now official. Delta has decided to order a hundred 737-900ER aircraft. These aren’t the new engine versions but just plain old 737s, stretched to…
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Cranky on the Web (August 22 – 26)
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Flier comfort: Boeing 787 myths and facts – CNN Out of the Office The 787 will finally be in service in the next couple of…
