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Topic of the Week: American Walks Away From San Juan

It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that American finally put a dagger in the sorry remains of its old San Juan Caribbean hub. But do you think it was a good idea? Should American have pulled out or was there opportunity for the airline? Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: American
Southwest to Get More Gates in Los Angeles

It has been rumored for years, but now it looks like it’s finally going to happen. US Airways is going to leave Terminal 1 so Southwest can have the place all to itself, assuming the LA City Council approves. That means Southwest can go into growth...

Published Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Southwest
How Southwest Determines Your Boarding Card Number, and How You Can Now Jump the Line for $40

In the wake of Southwest announcing that you can now jump to the head of the line for $40 a person if there is room, I’ve received a lot of questions about just exactly how the Southwest boarding process works. I think my favorite was from someone...

Published Thu, Jan 24 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Southwest
Crankyspotting at DFW on January 19 at 10am

I’m going to be in the Metroplex soon, and that means it’s time for a little Crankyspotting while I’m in town. With all the Southwest and American folks around, I figure we should be able to get a nice turnout. So here are the details...

Published Wed, Jan 9 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Crankyspotting
SFO Needs to Be Fixed One Way or Another

With 2012 over, it’s fun to look back on performance statistics to see what stands out. For me, it’s SFO and its lagging on time performance that once again sticks out like a sore thumb. I’ve long felt that it wouldn’t be fair...

Published Mon, Jan 14 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: SFO - San Francisco
Delta Introduces Medallion Qualifying Dollar Hurdle for Elite Qualification

In case you missed it between the 787 grounding and American’s new livery, Delta made a subtle but important change to its elite qualifying structure beginning in 2014. How much you spend will now be taken into account. While some won’t like...

Published Mon, Jan 21 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Frequent Flier Programs, Delta
Cranky on the Web (January 14 – 18)

Today is the day. If you live in the Metroplex, come on out to DFW for a little Crankyspotting between 10a and noon. It should be a beautiful day for watching airplanes. We’ll be at Founders Plaza (map). United is First U.S. Carrier to Offer Wi...

Published Sat, Jan 19 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Inflight Entertainment, American
United and American Fuel Buying Policies Face a Legal Challenge

When I first saw a story about United and American being sued over their fuel buying policies in Chicago, I wasn’t too interested. But then I started digging in and it’s actually a fascinating fight that we’re likely to see play out...

Published Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, American

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