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A Closer Look at American’s Focus on Increasing Network Superiority
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I already tackled the commercial strategy laid out in American’s investor presentation from earlier this week, but these charts just keep calling my name. Today, I want to focus in on one specifically that shows…
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Armed With Tortured Data, American Takes Its Old New York Strategy Systemwide
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American Airlines held its first investor day in years yesterday, and while several execs did a good job highlighting many of the changes going on around the airline, it was the commercial strategy that I…
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Delta Fires Back Over DOT’s Aeromexico Rejection and Allegiant Takes Delta’s Side
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When the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it would end the antitrust immunity (ATI) given to Delta and Aeromexico for their joint venture due to the Mexican government failing to honor the open skies agreement,…
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Cranky on the Web: CNA Wrap and a Pod
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Q&A: 1-on-1 with Southwest COO Andrew Watterson – Blue Sky NewsPittsburgh airport’s news site was able to do an interview with Southwest COO Andrew Watterson while at the Cranky Network Awards talking not just about…
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Cranky Weekly Review Presented by Oakland International Airport: JetBlue and Spirit Back in Court, Southwest Hits Pause
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JetBlue, Spirit Forge Ahead JetBlue and Spirit will continue to grasp at straws appeal their loss in court in an effort to revive their potential merger which currently is on life support. Many are lining…
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A First Look at What You Missed at The 2024 Cranky Network Awards
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Last week I put on the 2024 Cranky Network Awards presented by Oakland International Airport with Courtney Miller from Visual Approach, as you probably know. It was a great night where we honored the best…
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The Great Canadian Shakeout Begins as Lynx Shuts Down
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It was a surreal moment on Thursday night. We were frantically preparing for the start of the Cranky Network Awards when I received a message from one of the two attendees from Canada’s Lynx Air.…
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American Expands Its War Against Travel Agents to Now Punish Travelers
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It is no secret that American wants everyone to book directly with the airline. It has said that travelers prefer the direct booking experience better, but it has begrudgingly allowed travel agents to continue selling…
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Cranky on the Web: Spirited Discussions
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Airlines ConfidentialI sat down with Ben Baldanza and Scott McCartney on their podcast to talk about Spirit’s current situation.
