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• Using Electronics on Takeoff, Standing Flight Attendants (Ask Cranky)

  I have an Ask Cranky two-fer today as one reader had two semi-related questions to ask. Fortunately, I’ve got the answers (or as close to the answers as I’m going to get). Hi Cranky, A couple questions about FAA Regulations. 1) I’ve... Posted Oct 21 2009, 01:09 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Safety/Security, Government Regulation, Ask Cranky

• How Does an Accident Impact an Airline’s Schedule? (Ask Cranky)

  Today we’ve got an interesting Ask Cranky question from a curious reader . . . Hey Cranky, I read your column regularly and had a question you might be able to answer. What does an airline do to make up the capacity when a plane crashes? How do... Posted Aug 07 2009, 03:58 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: US Airways, Southwest, Ask Cranky

• Should I Bother with Travel Insurance? (Ask Cranky)

  It’s time to play Ask Cranky once again. Today we have a question about one of the many add-ons that airlines and travel websites try to sell you these days . . . travel insurance. Travel websites are always trying to sell me insurance when I fly... Posted Jul 23 2009, 03:27 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Ask Cranky

• How Often Do Airlines Fly Into Areas Without Radar Coverage? (Ask Cranky)

  Here’s a very timely Ask Cranky that was spurred by the Air France accident earlier this week. I’m sure many of you heard that the airplane was flying in an area where there was no radar coverage, and that might be surprising. You may have... Posted Jun 03 2009, 03:19 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Ask Cranky, Air Traffic Control

• Why do Fares Change so Often? (Ask Cranky)

  You know what time it is, kids? That’s right, it’s Ask Cranky time! (I need to get out more often.) There have been some great questions coming into the inbox lately. Please keep it up, as I’m always more than happy to answer them. I’m... Posted May 28 2009, 03:37 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Fares, Ask Cranky

• Will the Hub-and-Spoke System Disappear? (Ask Cranky)

  It’s been awhile since I ran an Ask Cranky post, but that doesn’t mean the questions have stopped coming in. This question came in earlier this month, and I thought it was a good one. So let’s talk about it. Hey there, Cranky! I’m... Posted May 18 2009, 03:51 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Ask Cranky

• Ask Cranky: What to Do When Your Photo ID is Lost

  I’ve decided to start a new feature here on the blog called “Ask Cranky.” I get questions from people all the time, and I always answer directly. But a friend made me realize that these answers could be interesting to many readers out... Posted Sep 25 2008, 03:40 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Ask Cranky