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American and US Airways Give Up Very Little to Gain Merger Approval
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So much for taking a writing break this week. I’ve reshuffled this week’s sponsored posts because of yesterday’s big news: American and US Airways will now be allowed to merge thanks to a deal with…
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Around the World in a Daze: Honolulu to Los Angeles, Boston, Toronto, London, and Dubai (Sponsored Post)
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Airbus has been focusing a lot lately on the issue of seat width and is even pushing for an 18 inch minimum width standard for full-service long-haul. As part of their efforts, they came to…
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Airlines Go For Bigger Airplanes to Bring Unit Costs Down
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If you look at aircraft ordering trends in the US over the last few years, you’ll see an interesting story begin to emerge. After years of trending toward smaller aircraft that could fly more frequently,…
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Cranky on the Web (November 4 – 8)
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Discussion about passenger electronics – The Joan Hamburg Show – WOR 710 I was on to discuss the new passenger electronic rules. It starts right around the 11 minute mark.
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Topic of the Week: Will Frontier Succeed?
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You’ve see two in-depth posts talking about Frontier’s future this week, and Indigo has now confirmed that the purchase will go through. So now it’s your turn. Is Frontier going to succeed as the next…
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Across the Aisle from Frontier’s SVP Commercial on Lowering Costs and Building the Brand (Part 2)
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Tuesday, I spoke with Frontier’s SVP – Commercial, Daniel Shurz about the airline’s network strategy. Today we’ll tackle the issues of lowering costs and building the brand. Cranky: You’re talking about getting the costs down…
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Across the Aisle from Frontier’s SVP Commercial on the Future of the Airline’s Network (Part 1)
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Last week, I had the chance to speak with Frontier’s Senior Vice President – Commercial, Daniel Shurz. Daniel and I had a long talk about the future of the airline… and the industry, as we…
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The Strangely Significant News That You Can Use Your Tech Devices Below 10,000 Feet
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By now, you probably know from the many press releases that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has overturned its decades-old rule banning the use of personal electronics below 10,000 feet. Airlines, notably Delta and JetBlue,…
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Cranky on the Web (October 28 – November 1)
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How to Find the Best Holiday Travel Deals, Flights, and Solutions: Foolproof Tips for Winter Trips – Conde Nast Traveler – The Perrin Post Wendy Perrin was kind enough to include me in her holiday…
