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Frequent Flier Redemption Engines Have a Ways to Go

Two new websites have popped up with the specific purpose of trying to make frequent flier mile redemption easier: PointHub and MileWise. That sounds like a good plan to me, but I thought I’d put them to the test. The verdict? Not a bad start, but...

Published Mon, Sep 12 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Frequent Flier Programs
Honoring the Flight Crews That Died Ten Years Ago Today

It’s a rare Sunday post here on Cranky, but of course, it’s no ordinary Sunday. It’s been 10 years since four aircraft were hijacked and flown into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania, and this is the fifth...

Published Sun, Sep 11 2011 2:01 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Miscellaneous
Cranky on the Web (September 5 – 9)

What ‘trusted traveler’ means to you – CNN Out of the Office Talking a little bit about the TSA’s proposed new “known” or “trusted” traveler program. Tales of 9/11: The Cranky Flier remembers the day –...

Published Sat, Sep 10 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Safety/Security
Topic of the Week: What Do You Want to Know About Alaska Airlines?

I’ll be in Seattle next week for the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2011 Expo, and I’m excited. But while I’m up there, I’m going to take some time to go meet with the good folks at Alaska Airlines. Anything in...

Published Fri, Sep 9 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Alaska Airlines
Why I Don’t Consider Frequent Flier Programs When Booking Travel (Ask Cranky)

I know I’ve touched on this many times before, but reader Morgan would like to know more about why I don’t consider frequent flier programs when traveling. Seems like a good time for the latest installment of Ask Cranky . . . I’d be...

Published Thu, Sep 8 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Frequent Flier Programs, Ask Cranky
US Airways Finds No Issues on the Flight Featured in Union Safety Complaint Ad

Remember that ad the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) took out in USA Today claiming that US Airways was unsafe? There was a specific flight used as an example and that may be coming back to bite the union. According to a letter sent from the company’s...

Published Tue, Sep 6 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: US Airways, Labor Relations, Maintenance
Cranky on the Web (August 29 – September 2)

I’m taking Monday off, so I’ll be back on Tuesday. (Yes, it’s Labor Day, but it’s also the day after my birthday and I’d like to relax a little this weekend.) Opinion: Airline overreaction a smart move – CNN Out of...

Published Sat, Sep 3 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Weather
Topic of the Week: Boeing’s 737 MAX

Boeing has now officially launched its 737 with new engines – it’s being called the 737 MAX to counter the A320neo. What do you think of the MAX? Will it be a success? Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 2 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Boeing, 737
My First Q400 Ride (Trip Report)

A good friend of mine was running the Ironman Canada in little Penticton, Canada and I was asked if I’d come up to help her drive back down to the States. (It was her first Ironman and she finished with ease – I was amazed.) I figured this...

Published Thu, Sep 1 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Trip Reports, Alaska Airlines

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