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Stuck in a Box: Why American Won’t Merge Anytime Soon (Guest Post)

It’s been quite some time since the Cardinal graced us with his presence, but today he’s back to fight the “American will merge” rumors. I agree with what he says here completely. – A lot of silly things are being said in...

Published Thu, Sep 30 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: American, Guest Posts
Frontier and Other Airlines Stand to Gain From the Southwest/AirTran Deal

I’ve seen countless articles/posts/interviews talking about how the Southwest/AirTran merger is going to be terrible for every other airline out there. The newly-created behemoth will dominate and crush everyone around. Seriously? Don’t believe...

Published Wed, Sep 29 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Frontier, Southwest, Mergers/Finance, AirTran
Southwest Buys AirTran: Here’s What We Know So Far

I like to try and ease into the work week, but Southwest rudely prevented that from happening by announcing the airline would acquire AirTran bright and early yesterday morning. But that’s ok. I forgive them. This is a really interesting move for...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Southwest, Mergers/Finance, AirTran
Delta’s Chief Marketing Officer Talks About New York, Tarmac Delays and More (Across the Aisle)

I know it’s been almost a month since by visit to Delta, but I still have just a couple more posts. Today, it’s time for a good old-fashioned Across the Aisle. In a very strange legacy of the old days, Delta’s exec team has its own office...

Published Mon, Sep 27 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta
Cranky on the Web (September 20 – 24)

Continental/United Merger: How Pilots Can Resolve Their Labor Standoff – BNET Headwinds It’s all about the 90 to 110 seat jets. This should be a great framework to use. Memo to Airlines: Looks Like You Can’t Cram Any More Butts Into Seats...

Published Sat, Sep 25 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Continental, BNET, Labor Relations, ONT - Ontario
JetBlue Installing Ka Band Internet – What the Heck is That?

Big news from the Blue Crew earlier this week when JetBlue announced it would finally be installing broadband internet onboard. But this isn’t just any internet, it’s Ka (“kay-ay”) band. What the heck is that and why should you...

Published Fri, Sep 24 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: JetBlue, Inflight Entertainment
DOT Fines United For Reporting Tarmac Delays, Earns the Cranky Jackass Award

There have been plenty of questionable decisions coming from the Department of Transportation lately, but none more insane than the decision to fine United for accidentally reporting tarmac delays. That’s right. United was overly cautious and now...

Published Thu, Sep 23 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Government Regulation
Dissecting the New Pilot Rest Rules

Ever since the Colgan Air crash in Buffalo, there has been a renewed effort to revamp the pilot rest rules in the US, and now, we’ve finally seen a proposal from the FAA. To the layperson, this 39 page ruling (pdf) looks to be written in a foreign...

Published Wed, Sep 22 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation, Labor Relations
Is There a Future for Inflight Entertainment Providers? Here’s What the Big Guys are Working On

All last week as I roamed the halls of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Expo 2010, I kept asking myself the same question. Will any of these guys even be here in 20 years? It’s one thing to look at the near future of inflight...

Published Tue, Sep 21 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Inflight Entertainment
Delta Reservations and the Twitter Movement

Next stop on the Delta tour? Reservations. I was particulary excited about talking to Allison Ausband, who runs the reservations team, because Delta is doing some really interesting things. Besides using some more unique flexible work schedules, Delta...

Published Mon, Sep 20 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta
Cranky on the Web (September 13-17)

United’s Houston to Aspen Route: A Middle Finger to Its Pilots – BNET Headwinds Man, these BNET guys really like to make those headlines pop. But, well, it’s accurate (especially since I said it in the text). This is not going to help pilot...

Published Sat, Sep 18 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Virgin America, Southwest, Continental, Delta, BNET, Labor Relations
The Knee-Crunching Saddle Seat is a Good Idea, But it Won’t Fly

Ok, so I didn’t actually take the new saddle seat for a test ride. I mean, it was a static display in the Airline Interiors Expo hall, but I did get to sit in it for awhile and check it out. The verdict? It’s absolutely uncomfortable, but...

Published Fri, Sep 17 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats, Spirit
The Delta SkyMiles Discussion

And now, the talk you’ve been waiting for. Let’s talk SkyMiles. As someone who considers himself miles-agnostic (meaning it doesn’t impact my flight purchase decision), it’s kind of funny that I end up getting into the details...

Published Thu, Sep 16 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Frequent Flier Programs, Delta
Etihad Wins Award for Single Best Inflight Entertainment Achievement But Other Finalists Deserve the Spotlight as Well

Good morning from Long Beach. I love when a conference comes to me instead of making me go to it. This year, the World Airline Entertainment Association came back to Long Beach, (and changed its name to the Airline Passenger Experience Association to...

Published Wed, Sep 15 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Virgin America, Inflight Entertainment
DOT Continues to Claim Tarmac Delay Victory Despite 20 Percent Rise in Cancellations

The Air Travel Consumer Report covering July flights is out, and the Department of Transportation release on so-called “tarmac” delays had the same subject line as it did last month with only the month’s name changed. “Long Tarmac...

Published Tue, Sep 14 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation, Delta

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