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Why Algae Won’t Fly Anytime Soon

We’ve heard people talk about biofuels for quite awhile now, and algae has always been promoted as one of the best possible hopes for mass production. It’s renewable and it doesn’t take from existing food supplies. But will we actually...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2009 3:48 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Environment, Fuel
Europeans Require Pitot Tube Modifications for A330/A340

Though the ultimate reason for the Air France A330 crash in the South Atlantic will likely never be known for sure, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently issued an urgent Airworthiness Directive to replace certain Thales-manufactured...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 3:34 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Safety/Security, Accidents/Incidents
No Post Tomorrow

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day, so there won’t be a post until Tuesday. The sun is just about to set here in LA, and that means it’s the beginning of Yom Kippur. So, I’ll be fasting for the day. For the first time, I’ll be...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2009 2:46 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Miscellaneous
Cranky on the Web (September 21 – 25)

July Premium Traffic Shows Gains – BNET It’s premium traffic monitor time again, and traffic is still in the tank. But it’s not quite as bad, so that’s good. Delta’s SkyClub Promotion Slightly Misses the Mark – BNET...

Published Sat, Sep 26 2009 3:34 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, US Airways, Schedule Changes, Mergers/Finance, Delta, V Australia, BNET, Alliances, Emirates
American and United Add $10 Surcharge For Peak Holiday Travel

It looks like United and American have decided that you don’t pay enough to travel on the peak holiday travel days, so they’ve added a $10 surcharge. Is this a new fee? Nah, I think it’s just the lazy man’s fare increase. You’re...

Published Fri, Sep 25 2009 4:31 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Fares, American
Talking to Southwest CEO Gary Kelly About New Airplanes, International Flying, More

Southwest CEO Gary Kelly was one of the featured speakers on the airline CEO panel at NBTA earlier this month. After his talk, he took a few minutes to sit down with me, Johnny Jet, and Dan Webb (from Things in the Sky) to answer any questions we might...

Published Thu, Sep 24 2009 2:57 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Southwest
Delta Changes Every Northwest Flight Number

If you’re flying Northwest domestically beginning November 1 or internationally beginning October 24, you’re going to want to double-check your ticket. Delta is changing every Northwest flight number. This is unfortunately a necessary part...

Published Wed, Sep 23 2009 4:03 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta, Northwest
DOT Fines Spirit for All Sorts of Violations

Spirit is one of those airlines that people seem to love to hate, and now the government is getting in on the act as well. The DOT has assessed a massive $375,000 fine on Spirit for all kinds of shenanigans (they’ll only have to pay $215,000 if...

Published Tue, Sep 22 2009 4:06 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Spirit
Frontier Sends A319s to Milwaukee, Republic Sends Embraers to Denver

Well, well. It looks like the Republic Airways integration has now begun. In November, we’ll start seeing Frontier A319s flying out of Milwaukee under the Midwest name. Later that month, we’ll also be seeing Republic Embraer 190s come out...

Published Mon, Sep 21 2009 3:26 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Frontier, Midwest Airlines
Cranky on the Web (September 14 – 18)

Why Comair’s On-Time Performance is More Concerning Than Atlantic Southeast’s – BNET Comair and ASA both sat at the bottom of the July on-time performance derby, but the airlines appear to have two different problems. Meaningless Mishandled...

Published Sat, Sep 19 2009 3:42 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Baggage, American, Delta, Midwest Airlines, BNET, JFK - New York/JFK, LGA - New York/La Guardia, Comair, Atlantic Southeast, PHL - Philadelphia
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
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
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
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
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

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