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Air France and Delta Propose to Each Other
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Thanks to foreign ownership restrictions and political spats, we don’t quite have a marriage here, but Delta and Air France have decided to take one step closer with a joint venture for all flying across…
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A Standard for Mobile Check-In
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I mentioned last month that Air Canada had began allowing customers to check-in using their mobile phone. (Sadly it didn’t work for me, but that’ll be in my trip report later on.) Now, IATA has…
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Finding In-Seat Video on Delta
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I know, I know, I’m back early. Actually, I’m still in the UK until tomorrow, but I have some free time and an internet connection, and I just can’t stay away for too long. So…
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It’s Break Time
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As much as I love writing Cranky every day, it’s time for a break. Actually, it’s a wedding break. First up is a wedding in Canada this weekend and then one in France next weekend…
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Baggage Check-In Times Part Deux
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As promised, here’s how those same airlines from yesterday fare when it comes to international baggage check-in times (except Southwest, which doesn’t fly internationally). The situation here is much cleaner than domestic. As you can…
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The Insane World of Baggage Check-in Times
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Is there anything more ridiculous than the various baggage check-in time cutoffs that airlines impose? It’s not the idea that bothers me; it’s the hodge-podge execution that drives me crazy. Delta added to the fun…
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The Supercool Sukhoi Superjet Rolls Out
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While the 787 rollout garnered worldwide coverage back in July, there was a more recent rollout that has basically gone unnoticed in the US. Yes, it’s the Supercool Sukhoi Superjet. The plane officially rolled out…
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Adios, America West
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It was a bittersweet day last Wednesday, Sep 26, when America West and US Airways officially merged on to one operating certificate. Yes, they still have workgroups to merge, but in the eyes of the…
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China Flights Awarded, Not Nearly as Fun as Last Time
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Last time, the suspense was great. Who would win the China flight awards? It had all the drama of a good telenovela. (Um, ok, without the attractive people and infidelity.) This time around, however, it…
