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Topic of the Week: Do You Care About the Topic of the Week?

For over two years, I’ve put up a topic of the week up every Friday for everyone to discuss. But do you care? I’m debating whether to keep posting a topic of the week or simply go dark on Fridays, as I do on Wednesday. Let me know your thoughts...

Published Fri, May 3 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
I Wrote Another Book – You Can Win a Copy

Long time readers of the blog know that several years ago, I wrote Where the Hell Am I Going?, a book about my literal and figurative journey after getting laid off just before my wedding. The month-long trip around the US was great for me to clear my...

Published Wed, Mar 20 2013 10:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Cranky on the Web (March 11 – 15)

In the Trenches: Prioritizing Tasks, Getting Paid – Intuit Small Business Blog We’ve neglected an important part of the business, and that means I need to either reallocate time or find someone new to handle it. American Says: Check Your Own...

Published Sat, Mar 16 2013 10:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Baggage, Admin, American
A Death in the Online Aviation Family

It’s a rare day that I post on a Sunday, but it’s an even rarer day when we lose a very young member of the online aviation family. Many of you know NYCAviation.com as a great place for airline dorkiness. The site is co-owned by Phil Derner...

Published Sun, Jan 27 2013 7:01 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Topic of the Week: My 2,000th Post and a Look Back

It took more than 6 years to get here, but this post is my 2,000th. And on those 2,000 posts, you’ve left more than 33,333 comments. That’s a lot of words. So I thought I would look back at some of the things I blogged about during that first...

Published Fri, Nov 30 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Send Cranky Your Tips

I’ve had a couple requests recently from people who were interested in sending me tips and information about the airlines but wanted to do so anonymously. Up until now, that meant creating a fake email address in order to send me a note, but that’s...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Thanks for Attending the Very Successful Second Annual Cranky Dorkfest

For those who didn’t attend, you missed a great event on Saturday at the In ‘n Out by LAX. I’d say the second annual Cranky Dorkfest was a success, despite the looming threat of Carmaggedon just to the north. This shot summed it up nicely...

Published Mon, Oct 1 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Cranky on the Web (September 24 – 28)

Interview with Cranky Concierge Owner – Job Shadow I was contacted by this site so they could learn more about what it means to be an air travel assistant. It was a lengthy interview and they published it verbatim. Airline to offer baby-free ‘quiet...

Published Sat, Sep 29 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Topic of the Week: Last Reminder for Tomorrow’s Cranky Dorkfest

The day is finally here. Tomorrow, is the 2nd annual Cranky Dorkfest (#dorkfest for you Twitter-folk) at the In ‘n Out on Sepulveda just north of LAX. I’ll be there from 11a to 2p, so please come on by to say hello. Here are some answers to...

Published Fri, Sep 28 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Topic of the Week: Aloha Readers

For the first time in more than 3 years, I’m going on a real vacation. As you read this, I’m on my way to Maui, and I’ll be planting my butt on a beach there for the next week, fruity drink in hand. I have posts set to go live while...

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

Filed under: Admin
A Question About Content

It’s Labor Day here in the US and I’ve been enjoying my long weekend. That means there isn’t a normal post today, but I do have a question and this seemed like a good day to throw it out to the crowd. We at Cranky Concierge fight some...

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

Filed under: Admin
Topic of the Week: Mark Your Calendars for a Cranky Dorkfest on September 29 at LAX

We had a great time last August getting together for In ‘n Out and plane-spotting, so I thought I’d do it again. But this time, I’ve decided to think about all you poor airline employees who might want to come if you can find a seat...

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Your Last Day to Support Cranky By Signing Up for a Credit Card

Apparently, if you want to have links to credit card providers, you have to be a big producer. A couple weeks ago, Amex shut off my links because I didn’t push enough volume. Yesterday, I got the word that Chase is doing the same. And since I have...

Published Fri, Jul 6 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Topic of the Week: What’s Happened the Last Two Weeks?

As you know, I’ll be back on Monday with an all new post. There have been a lot of news stories in the airline world over the last two weeks, so I want your help in narrowing down which ones to write about. What story most interested you while I...

Published Fri, Jan 20 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Topic of the Week: The Newest Member of the Cranky Family

I thought I’d take a brief break from my new life as a parent to share the good news with all of you. We welcomed our son, Atticus, to the family on Wednesday. He weighed in at a whopping 9 lbs, 1 oz and was 20.5 inches long. I hope you’ve...

Published Fri, Jan 13 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin

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