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Cranky on the Web (November 26 – 30)

2022: Cheap flights, more rail and hands-free cars – CNN.com This look into the future from CNN included a few quotes from me about the rise of ultra low cost carriers. British Airways’ In-Flight Movie Rules Finally Join the 21st Century –...

Published Sat, Dec 1 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: British Airways
Breaking Down Delta’s Memphis Hub

I wasn’t aware that Politifact had expanded its truth-seeking service beyond politics, but sure enough, it has turned its spotlight on Delta. Aviation Week’s Andy Compart points to a release from Politifact questioning whether Delta has broken...

Published Mon, Dec 3 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta, MEM - Memphis
Meeting The Need for Wider Seats (Guest Post)

I thought this made for a very interesting guest post. How wider seats could find their way on to airplanes… The most difficult part of traveling for someone who is fat is in fact the traveling itself. I’m no small person, but thankfully I’m...

Published Tue, Dec 4 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats
A Sneak Peak of the New Long Beach Airport Concourse

Long time readers of the blog know that I’ve been waiting to write this post for nearly four years. In less than a week, on December 12, the brand new Long Beach Airport concourse will finally open. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of what...

Published Thu, Dec 6 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LGB - Long Beach
Topic of the Week: Virgin Atlantic and Delta

It’s all just rumor, and that’s why I’m not writing about it yet. But I’m sure you guys want to talk about it. So what do you think about the idea of Delta buying a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic? Love it? Hate it? Smart? Stupid...

Published Fri, Dec 7 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta, Virgin Atlantic
Cranky on the Web (Dec 3 – 7)

Airlines, airports cater to international travel – USA Today A very brief mention in an article about airlines adding more international flights. In the Trenches: Should We Drop the ‘Dork’? – Intuit Small Business Blog A client’s recent...

Published Sat, Dec 8 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LGB - Long Beach
American Seals a Deal With Its Pilots, Now the Merger Fun Begins

The results of the pilot vote at American were released Friday and the tentative agreement was overwhelmingly approved. Does that mean that the pilots are now in love with their management team. Hah, yeah right. This was the last big hurdle to be cleared...

Published Mon, Dec 10 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: US Airways, Mergers/Finance, American
Qantas Walks Away From Inflight Internet on Its Longest Routes

It didn’t make huge news, but last week when Qantas announced it had decided to stop offering internet onboard on its A380 fleet after a trial run, it caught my eye. After all, with airlines racing to install internet across the globe, this seems...

Published Tue, Dec 11 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Inflight Entertainment, Qantas
Should I Get a Laptop/Tablet Hybrid?

I’m going a little off topic today, but that’s why this is a Wednesday post. I thought I’d get some feedback from those of you who might have opinions here. I have an ultrabook now, but I’ve been thinking about one of these new...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Technology
Delta Looks to Virgin Atlantic to Bolster London

So the rumors were true. Delta has decided to buy Singapore’s 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic, and I’m a bit surprised. I was expecting something a little more (somehow involving Air France/KLM) for Delta to bother getting involved here...

Published Thu, Dec 13 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Alliances
Topic of the Week: Virgin America Goes to Newark, JetBlue to Philly

It looks like Virgin America finally picked up slots and gates to start Newark service. JetBlue is also starting a new city with service from Boston to Philly. What do you think? Good choices? Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 14 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Virgin America, JetBlue
Cranky on the Web (December 10 – 14)

Photos: Inside Lufthansa’s New Business Class – Conde Nast Daily Traveler I was at LAX for the first 747-8 flight on Lufthansa to the airport and got a tour of the new business class cabin. Here’s a closer look. The Secret To Small Business...

Published Sat, Dec 15 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Lufthansa, 747
Does the Math Add Up on American’s Fare Choice Bundles?

More than 5 years ago, in the early days of the blog, I awarded American a gold star for changing its booking interface to show different fare categories. The different categories were superficial at the time with no real product differentiation and that’s...

Published Mon, Dec 17 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Fares, American
Lufthansa Brings the 747-8 to Los Angeles

While I was excited to ride Lufthansa’s A380 last year, I was secretly looking ahead to the introduction of the 747-8. To me, that was a much bigger event for Lufthansa. Last week, the airline brought the 747-8 to LA on its first scheduled passenger...

Published Tue, Dec 18 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Lufthansa, Boeing, 747
Delta’s Regional Makeover Plan is Nearly Complete

When Delta first announced plans to completely remake its regional fleet, I figured it would take a fair amount of time for it to happen. After all, the airline needed to get rid of more than 200 airplanes while adding about 150 more. Boy, was I wrong...

Published Thu, Dec 20 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta, ExpressJet, SkyWest, Republic

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