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Allegiant Fights AirTran, Enters Orlando
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For years we’ve heard Allegiant proclaim that they don’t really like competition. They’ve often boasted about how few of their routes have competitors, and they’ve had no qualms about walking away from a route that…
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Good Changes for Email Subscribers
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For those of you who subscribe to Cranky via email (1,500 strong and growing), I’ve made some changes starting today that should be for the good. There have been reports recently that my emails are…
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Atlanta Airport Lets You Rent Rooms by the Hour
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Next time you’re in Atlanta and you feel the need to rent a room by the hour, you’ll be able to do it without leaving the airport and heading to a sleezy part of town.…
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Lufthansa Starts Making Changes at bmi
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After a few months of hemming and hawing, Lufthansa has finally started to make its mark on bmi. The airline announced a big restructuring that will involve cutting routes, moving airplanes around, and just generally…
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Cranky on the Web (November 24 – 28)
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What are Scope Clauses and Why Are People Fighting Over Them? – BNET If you’ve heard people talking about scope clauses and wondered what they are, here’s your guide. Think a Lot of People are…
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The Southwest Timetable Winner on the True Meaning of Thanksgiving
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It’s certainly a coincidence that the winner of the signed Southwest timetable is none other than Robert Stack, the author of the True Meaning of Thanksgiving. Robert by far had the most comprehensive entry, and…
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What Flying with Cranky Concierge is Like
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Let’s face it – this is a slow news week with Thanksgiving approaching here in the US. Though there isn’t much news, it’s a huge week for traveling. I know I promised to write about…
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Air Jamaica is the Saddest Airline Ever
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Is there any airline more sad than Air Jamaica these days? I think not. The latest fight for control of the airline shows just how bad things are there and in Jamaica in general. In…
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Cranky on the Web (November 14 – 20)
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First Space Hotel Set to Open in 2012 – Asylum.com I was asked about travel to space. Fun topic, but I don’t see it anytime soon. Milwaukee sparks air wars – BusinessRockford.com A thorough piece…
