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Cranky on the Web (May 13 – 17)

In the Trenches: Setting Priorities – Intuit Small Business Blog There are a lot of projects I’d like to complete here at Cranky Concierge. But instead of trying to do them all, I need to pick one at a time and focus. United’s New Seats...

Published Sat, May 18 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Seats
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
American Reveals Plenty of Bells and Whistles for Domestic Aircraft

American continues to leak bits and pieces of its planned onboard improvements, and now we know some more about its planned offering for domestic flights. What do I think? The amenities all sound great to me as a traveler, but I’m not sure they...

Published Tue, Jul 24 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats, American
I Wouldn’t Expect to See the New Wider Airbus Aisle Seat Anytime Soon

Airbus brought out a pretty interesting idea recently that would theoretically make it easier for airlines to charge for aisle seats. How so? It would make them wider. Though I like the thought, I wouldn’t expect to see this on an airplane near...

Published Tue, Jun 5 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats, Airbus
Cranky on the Web (May 7 – 11)

A Preview of EVA Air’s New Flat-Bed Business Class Seats – Conde Nast Traveler Here’s a look at some pics of EVA’s new flat beds in business class. Read More...

Published Sat, May 12 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats
Topic of the Week: First Class Disappearing

Lufthansa has said it will pull First Class off all A340s and a handful of 747s. This isn’t the first time an airline has ditched First Class. It’s happened over and over again. But when does it stop? Will first Class disappear completely...

Published Fri, Apr 27 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats
Thinking About Lufthansa’s New Business Class

I didn’t write about Lufthansa’s new business class when it first came out, because I just wasn’t sure what to make of it. But I’ve been talking to a few people, and I think it might be a good time to discuss. I really can’t...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Lufthansa, Seats
American Rolls Out Its Version of Economy Plus, er Economy Comfort, er . . .

When it first started talking about the interiors of its new 777-300ER aircraft, American said it would have a premium economy section. I secretly hoped that it would be the first true premium economy cabin in the US, but we later learned that it would...

Published Tue, Mar 6 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats, American
Cranky on the Web (January 30 – February 3)

Why Spirit Airlines Is Right – Conde Nast Daily Traveler Admittedly, this post was meant to stir the pot up a little. I do see merit in what Spirit is doing in fighting the feds on one hand, but that doesn’t mean I think the rule should necessarily...

Published Sat, Feb 4 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats, American, Spirit
American (Too) Quietly Announces Premium Economy, Flat Beds, and More Awesomeness

Last week, all the talk was about American filing for bankruptcy. That announcement mostly buried what should have been a much bigger and more exciting announcement than it was. American is doing some great things on its new 777s, but it’s barely...

Published Thu, Dec 8 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats, Inflight Entertainment, American
Cranky on the Web (November 21 – 25)

Taking First-Class Coddling Above and Beyond – The New York Times I was quoted in a front page article talking about First Class on long haul flights. More importantly, Geoff Fischer was interviewed about his write-up on Cranky of his Cathay Pacific...

Published Sat, Nov 26 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Baggage, Seats
My Imaginary Discussion on Delta’s New Domestic Economy Comfort Class

Last week, Delta announced that it would bring its version of United’s Economy Plus, Economy Comfort to most of its fleet. This sounds like great news, and it is for just about everyone. When something like this happens, it can’t be completely...

Published Tue, Oct 25 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats, Delta
Topic of the Week: United Keeps First Class, At Least on Some Airplanes

It sounds like the new United is keeping First Class, but maybe only on the airplanes that already have it. Bloomberg reports that United has decided to keep First Class on some of its fleet but not all. So, is this a good move? Do they just want to avoid...

Published Fri, Jun 3 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Seats
Cranky on the Web (May 23 – 27)

The elusive hunt for legroom on planes – CNN Out of the Office This week, I take a look at legroom on airplanes and why seat pitch is a crappy measure. In the Trenches: Planning for Turnover – Intuit Small Business Blog I’m sadly losing...

Published Sat, May 28 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats
Topic of the Week: Where Do You Want Your Seatback Pocket?

Mrs Cranky recently received a survey from American and this was one of the questions: So, do you care? The higher pocket supposedly gives more legroom, but it usually won’t hold as much. What do you think? Read More...

Published Fri, May 20 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Seats

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