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Allegiant and Spirit, Head to Head (Trip Report)

With Allegiant deciding to flee Long Beach at the end of this month, I sensed there was a unique experience that I would regret missing out on if I didn’t jump on it. I had the chance to fly Allegiant to Vegas and then Spirit back to LAX. This head...

Published Thu, Nov 3 2011 10:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Trip Reports, Allegiant, Spirit
What is Allegiant Air Thinking?

I haven’t written about Allegiant in awhile, but I think the time has come. Its decision last week to pull out of Long Beach is just one of a few odd choices that we’ve seen coming from the airline recently. I’m trying to figure out...

Published Tue, Oct 4 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Allegiant
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
Allegiant Looks to Appeal to Gamblers with Option to Bet on Fuel Prices

Allegiant has quietly slipped a note into a federal filing that says it wants people to be able to pay for fuel price fluctuations after a plane ticket has already been bought. And I like it. I know, you think I’m insane for saying such a thing...

Published Thu, Mar 3 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Fares, Allegiant
Allegiant Delays Hawai’i Until 2012, Goes Head-to-Head with JetBlue

Allegiant gave an investor presentation this week, and there were a lot of juicy nuggets of info in there. It looks like Hawai’i is delayed thanks to regulatory issues, and the airline seems to be experimenting with a route that JetBlue already...

Published Thu, Nov 18 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Allegiant
Cranky on the Web (October 11-15)

Why Arguments Against Airline Foreign Ownership Are Bogus – BNET Headwinds There are plenty of arguments against allowing foreign ownership of US airlines, but I don’t buy any of them. How Airlines Battled Through the September Traffic Blues...

Published Sat, Oct 16 2010 11:40 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Southwest, Allegiant, BNET, ONT - Ontario
Cranky on the Web (August 16-20)

Weak July Traffic Shows Allegiant Lost Altitude – BNET Headwinds Allegiant saw weaker traffic numbers in July. It’s not what you expect from an airline that continues to find ways to fill more and more seats. LAN-TAM Merger: U.S. Carriers...

Published Sat, Aug 21 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, JetBlue, Southwest, LAN, Allegiant, BNET, Labor Relations
The Unique Allegiant Name Change Option

I was supposed to be winging my way north on my first trip on Allegiant to Bellingham this weekend for a short visit with some family. Unfortunately, a lot came up for them and they called the trip off. On most airlines, I would just have to take my losses...

Published Mon, Aug 9 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Allegiant
Cranky on the Web (August 2-6)

oneworld Alliance Surging, Adding Airlines — and Finally Offering Customers Some Perks – BNET Headwinds oneworld is finally surging after years of being lame and boring. Finally. Southwest Wages a Battle for Milwaukee in… Oshkosh? –...

Published Sat, Aug 7 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Oneworld, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, BNET
Cranky on the Web (July 12-16)

Strong June Traffic Means It’s Time For Airlines to Raise Airfares — Cautiously – BNET Continued strong traffic numbers mean airfares are going to continue on the march. But airlines need to be careful not to go too high. Huh? US Airways...

Published Sat, Jul 17 2010 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: US Airways, Government Regulation, JetBlue, Mergers/Finance, British Airways, Fares, American, Allegiant, BNET, Iberia
Allegiant Buys ex-Thomson 757s for Hawai’i Flying, I’m Looking at Long Beach

The long-discussed rumors have finally come true. Allegiant, long loyal to the MD-80, is branching out. Starting later this year, they’ll start flying 757s to Hawai’i. There has some really cool potential, especially some right in my backyard...

Published Mon, Mar 8 2010 3:27 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Allegiant
Cranky on the Web (February 1 – 5)

Allegiant Earnings Down on Lower Fares, Flat Ancillary Revenue – BNET Allegiants earnings were down in the fourth quarter. Should we panic? Episode 83 – Aviation Jetpardy – Aviation Geeks Podcast For those who missed our fun-filled game of...

Published Sat, Feb 6 2010 3:42 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Baggage, JetBlue, Allegiant, BNET
Cranky on the Web (January 4 – 8)

Short Haul Air Travelers Aren’t Buying Premium Tickets, May Be a Permanent Change – BNET Premium air traffic numbers are looking a bit better on long haul, but short haul travel is still feeling the pain. Southwest Rings in the New Year with...

Published Sat, Jan 9 2010 6:09 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: US Airways, Southwest, Allegiant, BNET, Cranky Concierge
Allegiant Fights AirTran, Enters Orlando

For years we’ve heard Allegiant proclaim that they don’t really like competition. They’ve often boasted about how few of their routes have competitors, and they’ve had no qualms about walking away from a route that suddenly performs...

Published Wed, Dec 2 2009 3:38 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Allegiant, AirTran, MCO - Orlando
Cranky on the Web (August 10 – 14)

Why is Allegiant’s Load Factor Dropping While Others Increase? – BNET Allegiant’s load factor dropped more than anyone else last month, but I’m not too concerned. Southwest’s Bid for Frontier Raised to $170 Million –...

Published Sat, Aug 15 2009 3:51 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: US Airways, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Fares, American, Delta, Allegiant, BNET, LGA - New York/La Guardia, DCA - Washington/National

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