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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…
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Topic of the Week: Alaska Airlines Increases Its Minimum Check-In Time
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Alaska has decided to increase its minimum check-in time from 30 to 40 minutes in most airports. (Some more challenging airports are still at 45 minutes.) They say they’re doing it for consistency’s sake, but…
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How the American/US Airways Merger Trial Can Be Avoided
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We’re now less than a month away from opening arguments in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust case trying to prevent American and US Airways from merging, and the rumors are ramping up that a…
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Celebrating in Phoenix (Trip Report)
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Last weekend it was time for another trip to Phoenix, but this time it was for a festive event – my brother’s wedding. The kids kept us up at all hours of the night during…
