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Aeroflot Launches Takeover of Ukraine International Airlines, Eyes Air Moldova
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Big news out of Russia this week as Aeroflot has decided to take over Ukrainian flag carrier Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). Rumor has it that the airline is also eyeing Air Moldova and possibly other…
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Across the Aisle from American’s Alliance Boss on Growing oneworld, the Future of the Alaska Partnership, and More
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Today, US Airways and TAM both officially join oneworld, making that alliance significantly bigger. I had the chance to talk to Kurt Stache, American’s Senior Vice President of International Strategic Alliances about the switch. But…
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Cranky on the Web (March 24 – 28)
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In the Trenches: Minimizing Mistakes – Intuit Small Business Blog Like everyone, we make mistakes. They’re almost all fixable but it costs us a lot of time to do it. We need to work on…
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Topic of the Week: Virgin America Makes a Profit
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Congratulations to Virgin America for posting its first ever full-year profit. It took a big debt restructuring and a halt to capacity increases but it did the trick. Now, is it sustainable? What do you…
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As Seattle Turns: Delta Slashes Elite Benefits for Alaska Fliers
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I really just can’t get enough of this slow unraveling of the Delta/Alaska partnership. It beats any actual soap opera out there (if any are left on the air). And each week, there’s another juicy…
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Winning and Losing Airports in the Washington/National Slot Shuffle
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Washington’s National Airport is, to put it mildly, a highly desirable place to fly. It is mere minutes from downtown Washington and is the preferred airport for many a businessperson and politician. It is also…
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Is It Better to Buy Old Airplanes or New Ones? (Ask Cranky)
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Why don’t we start the week with a reader question. This one actually came in awhile back, but the question is most definitely still relevant. I was wondering if you had ever done a column…
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Cranky on the Web (March 17 – 21)
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Airline industry pours millions into new terminals – USA Today I was asked my thoughts about airports spending money to improve the experience for travelers. I had mixed feelings. (Experience = good, cost = bad)…
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Topic of the Week: Do You Approve of United’s Carry-On Enforcement?
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United has recently stepped up enforcement of its carry-on rules. Now, you will have to size your bag at the gate. If it’s bigger than 22″ x 14″ x 9″ then you’ll have to check…
