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David Neeleman's New Airline is Officially Called Breeze; Here's Everything He Told Me About It (Across the Aisle)
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Were you expecting 3 links I love today? Well, this is way better. I will run 3 links tomorrow instead. JetBlue and Azul founder David Neeleman has been not-so-secretly working on his next airline for…
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Great Product, Not-So-Great Service on a United 787-10 to Newark (Trip Report)
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It was time to get back in the saddle again after a nice, long holiday lull away from flying. This time, I was heading to New York for Wendy Perrin’s WOW List Summit. The last…
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To Nobody's Surprise, American Partners With Gol and Beefs Up Miami
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This morning, American is announcing that it is going to begin codesharing with Gol down in Brazil. On top of that, it’s adding more flights in Miami to bulk up. If this news surprises you,…
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Big Gains for American's Mechanics and Fleet Service as a Tentative Agreement is Finally Reached
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It has been six years since American and US Airways merged, and there is now finally a joint contract on the table for the new American’s mechanics and fleet service agents. Those are the groups…
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Cranky on the Web: More Coronavirus
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Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak, These Travel Brands Have Suspended or Altered Service to China – AdWeekIt’s yet another article on the coronavirus. Of course, since I last wrote a couple days ago, the airlines…
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3 Links I Love: A Wrong Boeing Turn, New Delta Seats, Flying on a Cargo Aircraft
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This weeks featured link Boeing’s new CEO needs to show commitment to deep overhaul – The Seattle TimesA scathing — though early — review of Boeing’s new CEO. The Seattle Times is not impressed. At…
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Airlines Slash Service to China But Not Because of Coronavirus Fears
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It’s time to PANIC. At least, that’s what appears to be happening with the coronavirus that has begun spreading around the world. Governments and airlines have reacted quickly and dramatically. The airline response, at least,…
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A $6,500 Penalty From EVA Thanks to Complex Fare Rules (Tales From the Field)
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In my recent post talking about Delta’s move to reconsider change fees, I alluded to one issue we were having with EVA Air here at Cranky Concierge. Several of you chimed in wanting to hear…
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Reverse Invasion: LOT Polish Takes Over Condor
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Talk about an odd-coupling. LOT Polish has been looking for a growth strategy for years. Meanwhile, Condor has been looking for a new owner since its last one failed. If you put those two together,…
