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  • Cranky on the Web, Southwest

    Cranky on the Web: Southwest and Its MAX Problems

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    Apr 13, 2019

    The 737 Max is out until August, so how will Southwest Airlines handle it? – Dallas Morning NewsMitchell Schnurman dove into a variety of Southwest’s problems, some caused by the airline’s MAX fleet, and asked…

  • 3 Links I Love: Blue Country, China Airlines in Ontario, and More
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    3 Links I Love: Blue Country, China Airlines in Ontario, and More

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    Apr 12, 2019

    Sun Country’s Jude Bricker on the carrier’s makeover – Travel WeeklyQuote of the interview: “I would say our business is going to be more analogous to JetBlue.” Interesting comparison. Southwest flight canceled? Here’s why the…

  • A British Battle for the Best Business Class
    British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

    A British Battle for the Best Business Class

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    Apr 11, 2019

    There is a lot of good that comes with being an early adopter, but there is a lot of bad as well. When it comes to flat beds in business class, British Airways and Virgin…

  • After a Dramatic Summer Pullback, American Builds Up in New York This Fall
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    After a Dramatic Summer Pullback, American Builds Up in New York This Fall

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    Apr 9, 2019

    There has been a great deal of discussion around American and its shrinking presence in New York. While some have chastised the airline for pulling back significantly over the years, I am not one of…

  • After Reading the Preliminary Report, A Change of Heart on the 737 MAX Grounding
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    After Reading the Preliminary Report, A Change of Heart on the 737 MAX Grounding

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    Apr 8, 2019

    After Ethiopian 302 crashed on takeoff from Addis Ababa, I thought the decision to ground the airplane was hasty. But now after reading the entire preliminary report that came out last week, I’ve changed my…

  • 3 Links I Love: Kirby Talks, United Should Walk, and AirAsia Gets Locked (Out)
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    3 Links I Love: Kirby Talks, United Should Walk, and AirAsia Gets Locked (Out)

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    Apr 6, 2019

    Somehow this didn’t post last Friday and I just found it. So, I’m putting it live. This week’s featured link: One-on-one with United president Scott Kirby – SFGateAs always, I’m a sucker for an interview.…

  • Is There Room for Andrew Levy’s New Low-Cost Carrier?
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    Is There Room for Andrew Levy’s New Low-Cost Carrier?

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    Apr 4, 2019

    Seth Kaplan officially broke the news on WBUR this week. Andrew Levy, the former President of Allegiant, has decided to go public with his plans to start a new ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC). The question is… is…

  • With Designs on London, JetBlue Continues to Hammer at Heathrow Access
    JetBlue, LHR – London/Heathrow

    With Designs on London, JetBlue Continues to Hammer at Heathrow Access

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    Apr 2, 2019

    Rumors continue to swirl about what exactly will be announced at JetBlue’s employee meeting on April 10, but many are speculating that the airline will finally announce long-expected new service across the Atlantic. While people…

  • Delta Introduces Comfort Basic Economy+
    April Fools, Delta, Fares

    Delta Introduces Comfort Basic Economy+

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    Apr 1, 2019

    As travelers in the US finally get used to the idea of Basic Economy, Delta has decided to make things even more complex. The airline invented Basic Economy years ago, but it only accelerated the…

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