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Closing the Book on 2025, It’s Time to Talk Cranky Network Awards 2026
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It was only a couple short months ago that the 2025 Cranky Network Awards presented by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were held, but to me, it feels like just yesterday when I was rocking…
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American Turbocharges DFW Growth with Terminal F Takeover
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There was a big dog-and-pony show at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport last week touting American’s growth. This didn’t sound like much to me until I saw the details. Holy cow. American is turning on the…
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If JetBlue and United Tie Up, There Will be Losers
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I wrote last week about how JetBlue appears to be heading straight toward a partnership deal with United. On the surface, this is good news for both United and JetBlue, though of course that truly…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by OAK Airport: JetBlue Makes All the News
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If you’re interested in China, this week’s episode of The Air Show is for you. Even if you’re not, you’ll find this walkthrough from Jon Ostrower fascinating. Don’t believe me? There’s only one way to…
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JetBlue’s Domestic Partner Options are Now Down to One
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JetBlue has not been quiet about its desire to have a domestic partner to help it fill some of the gaps it faces as a regionally-focused airline. It had one in American back when it…
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A Not-So-Ancient Delta 767 Gets Us to Honolulu With a Little Delay (Trip Report)
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Spring break in Hawaiʻi. It sounded glorious, but then again, most of our spring break trips do until we inevitably have to cancel them for one reason or another. I don’t know why, but this…
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On the Eve of the First Aircraft Retrofit, Southwest Keeps Changing Its Plans
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I continue to be confused by Southwest Airlines. This is a company that had a credible start to a plan to modernize the business, then was forced to sell its soul to make more money…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by OAK Airport: Earnings Week is Here
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On this week’s episode, Brian and I butt heads. I’ve been watching Spirit’s network moves, and I see an opportunity for Spirit to cozy up to Sun Country. Brian thinks I’m insane. Come on in…
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With the New Terminal Opening in San Diego, Alaska and Southwest Prepare for Battle
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You know that I love watching the drama between United and American in Chicago, but get ready for a new favorite battle: San Diego. Both Alaska and Southwest appear ready to fight as the new…
