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American Can Finally Grow to Europe Next Year, But It’s Growing Differently
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This year was something of a lost year for American’s long-haul network. Thanks to the decision to retire multiple widebody fleets during the pandemic combined with the Boeing 787 delivery delays, American was hamstrung. But…
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Cranky on the Web: An Upgrade for a Bump, How to Avoid More Fees
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How to Get Upgraded to First Class: Use Oversold Flights to Your Advantage – Condé Nast TravelerIs it likely that you can get upgraded if you offer to volunteer on an oversold flight? No. But…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by Oakland International Airport: AA Adds AAtlantic, Southwest Adds Bennies, More
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American Adds Copenhagen, Naples, and Nice In Summer Expansion American has rolled out its big summer expansion plans to Europe*, and the highlights include a trio of new routes from Philadelphia to Copenhagen, Naples, and…
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Mexicana is Back with a Bad Business Plan
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I never thought I’d actually say these words, but… Mexicana is back. The airline is expected to start flying this fall and there may even be a few people who actually fly it. But make…
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The Fourth Annual Cranky Network Awards Will Be In Oakland on February 22
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We had mentioned the date before, but the venue is secured and we are ready to go. We are excited to announce the Fourth Annual Cranky Network Awards celebrating the best in airline network planning…
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Trying Alaska’s New Kioskless World
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You may not have known it thanks to the regular posting schedule, but I was on vacation with the family last week. I’ll have a full trip report to follow, but today I thought I’d…
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Thank China for the Massive Opportunity US Carriers See in Asia
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Asia is booming! Asia is booming! We’ve hear the refrain for a brief while now, and yes, Asia is indeed booming. Travel was shut down for so long during the pandemic that this summer is…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by Oakland International Airport: AA Makes a Connection, FAA Extends Slot Relief, and More…
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American Could Connect with Connect Connect Airlines, a startup carrier that supposedly plans to begin flying Q400s out of Toronto/City (YTZ) to destinations in the United States has a new potential investor – American Airlines.…
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A Semi-Breezy Experience from San Bernardino (Trip Report)
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It finally happened. Though I flew Avelo almost immediately after the airline launched, I still hadn’t had the chance to fly Breeze until now. The original network was far from home, but even when they…
