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A Busy Week as Airlines Make Their Bets for 2022
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That was a short-lived slumber in Airlineville. This week, the residents got back to work… and in a big way. The Cirium data shows the the Heart set spring plans while the Taxi went all…
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Cranky on the Web: American Chooses Continuity
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American Airlines chooses leadership continuity despite underperformance – Travel WeeklyI was probably a little too cautious in my comments on this one. Yes, American could benefit from some new outside blood in one form or…
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3 Links I Love: Real (Not Conspiracy Theory) 5G Problems, Roasting Doug, Christmas Miracle, and Basic Makeover
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This Week’s Featured Link What you need to know about 5G interfering with aircraft – TPGThese seems highly concerning. As new higher frequency 5G bands get ready to flip on in January, the FAA remains…
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American CEO Doug Parker Steps Aside After a Remarkable Run
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It wasn’t long after I started as a pricing analyst at America West Airlines that I first met now-American Airlines CEO Doug Parker. At the time, pricing and revenue management fell under the finance umbrella,…
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Allegiant and Viva Aerobus Think the Sum is Greater Than the Parts
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I did not have this one on my bingo card. Ultra low cost carriers Allegiant and Viva Aerobus will be teaming up, and not just for some janky, limited codeshare. They are forming a true,…
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The Cranky Flier Interview: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
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If you know anything about United CEO Scott Kirby, you know that he is never shy about giving his opinions. Knowing that, I was pretty happy to get 20 minutes with Scott when he was…
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Another Quiet Week as Airlines Lie Low on Schedule Changes
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It was another quiet week in Airlineville as that turkey hangover swept the town. That doesn’t mean nothing happened at all, but it means there just wasn’t much of substance going on. Quiet isn’t a…
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3 Links I Love: No Shutdown, China Inches Closer, Avianca Wins the Race
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This Week’s Featured Link President Biden Announces New Actions to Protect Americans Against the Delta and Omicron Variants as We Battle COVID-19 this Winter – The White House Briefing RoomBuried in this lengthy release are impacts on…
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Self Bag Drop, Bluetooth, and Wireless Content Loading Take Home APEX Awards
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Last night, the APEX/IFSA awards were handed out at the 2021 Expo. I’ve been a judge for these awards — which recognize the best in passenger experience and catering — for years now. I don’t…
