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Cranky on the Web (July 11 – 15)

This isn’t the airline I signed up for – CNN Out of the Office This week, I tackle codesharing. I find codsharing to be incredibly confusing with limited consumer benefit, but that’s not going to change anything. I gave some tips for...

Published Tue, Jul 12 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Alliances, BWI - Baltimore
Why American Eagle Had Fourteen Long Tarmac Delays in One Day

Since the 3 hour tarmac delay rule went into effect last year, tarmac delays have, as expected, basically disappeared. (That was only possible due to more cancellations, but I digress.) May was a little different. The most recent DOT Air Travel Consumer...

Published Mon, Jul 11 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delays/Cancellations, American
Cranky on the Web (July 5 – 8)

Summer travel: Watch out for amateurs – CNN Out of the Office This was a fun one to write. Just a few tips for those road warriors who have to navigate family travel during the busy summer. I love kids, but flying in a tube for many hours with them...

Published Sat, Jul 9 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Miscellaneous
Topic of the Week: Allegiant’s 757s In the Air Soon

Allegiant has finally received permission to fly the 757 from the FAA. Until it gets certification to fly long overwater segments to Hawai’i (ETOPS), these airplanes will head from Vegas to McAllen (TX) and Rockford (IL). Anyone want to speculate...

Published Fri, Jul 8 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Allegiant
Why I Chose Delta For an Upcoming Flight

I have a wedding coming up in September, and I was faced with a unique situation on the way back. Five different airlines were similarly priced, all requiring a single stop. I know that what’s important varies from person to person, but I thought...

Published Thu, Jul 7 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Delta
Australia: The Most Interesting Airline Market in the World

Tucked down in the corner of the world, Australia is usually not the first place to come to mind for, well, just about anything. But right now, it’s by far the most interesting aviation market in the world. I’m not just talking about the Chilean...

Published Tue, Jul 5 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Virgin Blue, Qantas
Cranky on the Web (June 27 – July 1)

Publishing Note: I’m planning a nice, long, relaxing weekend, so I won’t be publishing on Monday. Come back Tuesday when the regular schedule will resume. Twitter is handy tool for airline passengers – CNN Out of the Office This week...

Published Sat, Jul 2 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta
Topic of the Week: United Takes Negotiations to the Public

United is putting its pilot negotiations out in public for all to see. Is this a smart move? The union says that the airline was warned by the National Mediation Board not to go public. So why is United doing this? Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 1 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United

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