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Onboard the Qantas A380 vs the Emirates A380

As I mentioned in my last post, the Qantas A380 came through LAX yesterday on its first scheduled flight between Australia and the US. Regular readers know that I spent time on the Emirates A380 in August, so now it’s time for a battle royale. Let’s...

Published Tue, Oct 21 2008 3:52 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: A380, Qantas
American Flights are Back on Kayak

Earlier this week, I had heard rumblings that American would be back on Kayak, and now it appears to have happened. The two have apparently resolved their differences, and that can only be good for Kayak users. I reached out to Kayak spokesperson Kellie...

Published Wed, Oct 22 2008 5:42 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: American, Distribution
TSA Liquid Ban On Its Way Out

How did I miss this news earlier this month? I suppose my it did coincide with my wedding, but still . . . . There is now hope that the liquid ban in the not-too-distant future. Kip Hawley, head of the TSA, said that he expects the liquid ban to be lifted...

Published Mon, Oct 20 2008 3:20 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Safety/Security, Government Regulation
Delta and Northwest Consummate Their Merger

Looks like it’s a done deal. Delta and Northwest cleared the last hurdle in their merger effort yesterday when the DOJ approved the deal without any changes. Now, one of the oldest names in American skies will disappear under the Delta name. I’m...

Published Thu, Oct 30 2008 12:08 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Mergers/Finance, Delta, Northwest
John Travolta’s Beautiful 707

I may have spent today at the celebration for Qantas’ first scheduled A380 flight to the US, but as far as I’m concerned this plane stole the show. Yes, that’s John Travolta’s immaculate 707. John is the Goodwill Ambassador for...

Published Tue, Oct 21 2008 4:25 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: A380, Qantas
A Cranky Jackass for the Death of American’s Aviation Safety Action Program

There was some disturbing news out of the Metroplex last week when American’s pilots announced that the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is dead. It would seem that this program contributed greatly to improving safety at the airline, and now...

Published Wed, Oct 22 2008 3:53 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Cranky Jackass, American, Labor Relations
This Week on BNET (Oct 20 - 24)

“Airport Security in America is a Sham . . .” Effective security may be unpleasant, but it’s worthwhile and important. Is what we have today effective? What else can airlines be doing? Mayor Villaraigosa’s Misguided Strategy for LA Airports LA Mayor...

Published Sat, Oct 25 2008 3:49 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, US Airways, Safety/Security, LAX - Los Angeles, Fares, BNET, Fuel, AirTran
United Details Plans for Ted’s Death

United has internally released its plans for how it’s going to handle the dismantling of Ted, and as usual, copies are circulating. I know that some planes have already been painted over, but that’s just the beginning. Here’s what we’re...

Published Tue, Oct 28 2008 2:52 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Seats, Ted
“Secure Flight” Will Soon Require Gender and Birthdate When You Fly

Looks like those wacky folks over at the Department of Homeland Security are at it again. In the name of improving your safety and security, Secure Flight is (supposedly) ready for implementation in early 2009. (Click for a little history on the program...

Published Fri, Oct 24 2008 3:49 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Safety/Security, Government Regulation
Thoughts on “An Open Letter To The Airline Industry Leadership”

I received an email from the author of the blog, “Think for a Moment,” suggesting that I take a look at the letter to airline CEOs that he (she?) had written. I’m always happy to read people’s takes on the industry, because often...

Published Fri, Oct 31 2008 2:51 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Customer Service, Miscellaneous
This Week on BNET (Oct 13 - 17)

American Airlines Gets Closer to A La Carte Pricing American has talked about moving closer to a true a la carte pricing system like Air Canada. This is a big win for airlines and their customers. Airlines May Weather Financial Crisis Well Demand may...

Published Sun, Oct 19 2008 5:54 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Schedule Changes, Southwest, Continental, Mergers/Finance, Fares, American, Delta, Boeing, Air Canada, Northwest, BNET
JetBlue Opens Its New JFK Terminal 5

JetBlue travelers rejoice! The airline’s brand spanking new Terminal 5 opened yesterday. This means the cramped and awkward Terminal 6 is finally, mercifully empty. If you’d like to learn more about the terminal, you can see my earlier post...

Published Thu, Oct 23 2008 4:08 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Airport Experience, JetBlue, JFK - New York/JFK
If You Live in Dallas, Come on Out Tonight

As I mentioned before, I’m in Dallas for the Southwest Halloween contest tomorrow. But tonight, I’ll be joining Southwest blogger and spokeswoman Paula Berg along with some other esteemed Southwest folk at Club Schmitz near Love Field. I don’t...

Published Thu, Oct 30 2008 2:15 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Road Trip!

For someone who focuses so much on the world of flying, it may seem funny to hear that I absolutely love road trips. I use to drive across the country to go back and forth between my parents’ house in the West and college out East. But these days...

Published Wed, Oct 29 2008 1:12 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Not Why Your Flight Was Canceled

Popular Science had an odd four-piece photo gallery entitled Why Your Flight Got Cancelled. Maybe it’s just me but this seemed all wrong. Let’s take a look, you hit the comments, and then let me know if I’m missing something here. Repairs...

Published Mon, Oct 27 2008 2:36 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delays/Cancellations

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