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American and Alaska Detail Plans to Shrink
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A month ago, Horizon Air revealed its plans to focus on the Q400, drop the Q200 and CRJ-700 aircraft, and shrink its operation by a fair amount. Then last week, American announced its decision to…
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Swiss Installing Aerobeds in Business Class
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Ok, so maybe it’s not actually an Aerobed, but it’s close enough. Anyone get a chance to see Swiss’s new business class product yet? It’s an interesting concept, but I have to wonder if it’s…
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Cranky’s First TV Appearance
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I try not to bore you guys with my media mentions too often (if you really care, I put them on this page), but I thought you might like to see my TV debut. I…
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Two Quick Links on Herb Kelleher
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I really can’t let Herb’s departure as Chairman go without a little more color. I mean, he’s an absolute legend in this business, and he deserves a proper send off (not that I can really…
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Southwest Ends an Era While American Begins a New One
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It was a sentimental day over in Dallas yesterday when Herb Kelleher officially stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Southwest Airlines. It won’t, however, be the end of his involvement with the airline.…
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Champion Air Gets a (Purple and) Gold Star In Its Dying Days
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It can’t be easy being Champion Air these days. The clock is ticking . . . only 10 days until the airline shuts down for good. But apparently, this fine airline found the will to…
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Sukhoi Superjet Takes Flight
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Congratulations to Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi. The company’s first Superjet 100 successfully flew yesterday. This is obviously a huge milestone for any aircraft program, but it must be even more exciting for these guys since…
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Airlines and the Environment
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I started putting this post on the airlines and the environment together a long time ago, and then it fell by the wayside. I dusted it off this weekend, and fortunately it’s still relevant. In…
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Virgin America Superfly Wednesdays
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You guys know I can be pretty harsh on Virgin America, but I have to say, I really like their latest promotion. I received it last night not only from Virgin, but also from two…
