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Delta Brings Business Elite to Domestic Flying (Again)

In 2003, I found myself sitting in the Business Elite cabin on a 767 going from JFK to San Francisco on Delta. It was a very nice ride, but that service was soon discontinued. Delta has tried a few things between New York and LA/SF, but for the most part...

Published Tue, Sep 1 2009 4:12 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats, Delta
Southwest’s Parts Problem Isn’t a Direct Safety Issue

I’m sure you’ve all heard about Southwest’s parts problem, right? If you heard about it from cable news, you probably heard some hysterical pundit flipping out about how big of a deal this is. Well it’s not. At least, it’s...

Published Wed, Sep 2 2009 3:25 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Southwest
An Exclusive Look at Bird Strikes

I really haven’t written much about bird strikes on the blog. Yes, they happen a lot, and they can be dangerous, but the hype after the FAA released its data was certainly overdone. I didn’t see a need to join in. But when someone from Tableau...

Published Thu, Sep 3 2009 3:20 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Safety/Security
The Good and Bad of Southwest’s EarlyBird Check-In

I know I’ve been writing a lot about Southwest lately, but they’ve had a lot of news to talk about. The latest is the launch of EarlyBird check-in which allows you to pay to get to the front of the boarding line. The idea is a good one, but...

Published Fri, Sep 4 2009 3:24 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Southwest
Cranky on the Web (August 31 – September 4)

Continental’s CEO Talks About the Rochester Overnight at NBTA – BNET At NBTA, Continental’s CEO Larry Kellner talked about flight 2816 and why he has concerns about legislation. Akron-Canton’s Savvy Strategy – BNET Akron...

Published Sat, Sep 5 2009 3:30 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Virgin America, Southwest, Continental, Alaska Airlines, BNET, CAK - Akron/Canton
JetBlue and Lufthansa Finally Announce a Codeshare

I’m trying to think if there’s a codeshare that’s been as widely anticipated as that between Lufthansa and JetBlue. It seems like this thing has been in the works forever, but now they’re finally getting the partnership up and...

Published Tue, Sep 8 2009 3:08 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Lufthansa, JetBlue, Alliances
Frontier Lowers Its Change Fee to $100

We don’t see this very often, but the folks at the newly-reinvigorated Frontier have decided to make some changes. While bag fees are going up $5, the big news is that the change fee is going down from $150 to $100. Huzzah! The $150 change fee is...

Published Wed, Sep 9 2009 3:26 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Frontier, Fares
Virgin Atlantic Links Up with Eurostar

It’s always good to see airplanes and trains coming together to make a more seamless travel experience. Now it appears that Virgin Atlantic has linked up with Eurostar to provide easy one-stop booking on Eurostar’s chunnel routes to Brussels...

Published Thu, Sep 10 2009 3:26 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Virgin Atlantic
Honoring the Flight Crews That Died Eight Years Ago Today

It’s September 11 again. You would think that after eight years it wouldn’t sting quite as much, but it still does. This is the fourth September 11th that I’ve written a post, and it’s the third in which I’ve followed Holly...

Published Fri, Sep 11 2009 2:55 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Miscellaneous
Cranky on the Web (September 8 – 11)

American Turns to HP Over SABRE For Next Reservation System – BNET Even though SABRE was American’s greatest invention, the airline has decided to go elsewhere. This has been coming for awhile. August 2009 Traffic Numbers – BNET August...

Published Sat, Sep 12 2009 3:04 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Frontier, American, BNET, IND - Indianapolis
American and Delta Fight Strategic Battle Over Japan Air Lines

Japan Air Lines (JAL) is an airline in trouble. It’s losing money faster than a rookie NFL player who just got his first payday, and it needs help. Now, Delta and American apparently have decided to battle over the airline because of its strategic...

Published Mon, Sep 14 2009 3:40 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: American, Delta, JAL
Flood of Flights Begin Between China and Taiwan

I thought I’d continue the international flavor this week with a post on one of the biggest air travel market openings in ages. Last summer, relations thawed enough for China and Taiwan to allow a very limited number of direct flights between the...

Published Tue, Sep 15 2009 4:09 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Air China
United Introduces Elite Status for Anyone Who Wants to Buy It

United fliers will now be able to purchase elite status on a flight-by-flight basis. Is this a smart move? While I can see the merits of both sides, I find myself scratching my head here. This seems like a gamble that could backfire. There are now two...

Published Wed, Sep 16 2009 3:25 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Frequent Flier Programs
US Airways Announces an Impressive New International Business Class Seat

US Airways announced this morning that they will be rolling out a nicer, more attractive version of the business class seat that was rumored to be coming back in June. Let’s be honest. You don’t think of luxury product innovation when you...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2009 3:16 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: US Airways, Seats
American Kills St Louis, Strengthens Other Hubs

Yesterday, American announced a massive change to its route strategy that will result in the death of the St Louis hub. At the same time, the rest of the hubs will be strengthened. I feel like the sleeping giant finally woke up from a long nap. So far...

Published Fri, Sep 18 2009 3:41 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: American

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