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One Last Plea to Vote for Me in the 2008 Weblog Awards

http://2008.weblogawards.org/polls/best-travel-blog/ Since I normally don’t post on Sundays, I figured it wouldn’t be too annoying for me to post one final plea to vote for me in the 2008 Weblog Awards. (Ok, maybe it’s a little annoying...

Published Sun, Jan 11 2009 11:59 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
This Week on BNET (Jan 5 - 9)

Frontier’s November Results Not as Positive as They May Seem Frontier issued its monthly operating statement for November over the holidays. The results looked great on the surface, but as usual, it’s not always as it seems. December Traffic Looks...

Published Sat, Jan 10 2009 3:12 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Technology, Frontier, Continental, Mergers/Finance, Delta, Northwest, Mesa Airlines, BNET, AirTran
Why I’m Glad the “Glory Days” of Air Travel are Gone

I saw an op-ed in the New York Times over the holidays from a former TWA flight attendant that got me so riled up, I had to write a response. I sent it in to the NYT, but it was way too long to be considered as a letter to the editor, and my [...] Read...

Published Fri, Jan 9 2009 4:21 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Customer Service, Delays/Cancellations
Airline “Pay Per Minute” Plan Is a Bad One

Anyone heard of Airtime Airlines out of South Africa? If not, you’re about to hear about it as every blogger that covers airlines is bound to write about it. These guys want you to buy minutes for travel like you buy minutes for cell phones. Let’s...

Published Thu, Jan 8 2009 3:40 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Fares, Airtime
You Guys Nominated Me for a 2008 Weblog Award

It’s time for the 2008 Weblog Awards, and it appears that I’ve actually been nominated by some of you out there as Best Travel Blog. I’m not sure if you were all drunk or high at the time, but hey, a nomination is a nomination. Thank...

Published Wed, Jan 7 2009 11:38 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Followup on United’s 777 Reconfiguration

Yesterday’s post on United’s upcoming 777 reconfiguration generated a bunch of emails and comments. After sifting through everything, it appears that things will be slightly different (and better) than what I wrote yesterday. Inflight entertainment...

Published Wed, Jan 7 2009 4:23 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Seats, Inflight Entertainment
United 777 Premium Reconfiguration Requiring Changes in Coach?

Ever wonder why United is (finally) working hard to upgrade the 767 and 747 aircraft with the new premium cabin seats, but the 777 is left behind? It appears, that of all things, it’s a problem in coach that’s keeping them from getting it...

Published Tue, Jan 6 2009 4:22 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Inflight Entertainment, 777
Lufthansa’s Growing Web of Airline Ownership

It’s a new year, and that means Lufthansa will probably acquire another 15 airlines before the year is out. If I were a betting man, I would expect to hear SAS and Virgin Atlantic involved in those discussions, but I wouldn’t expect Alitalia...

Published Mon, Jan 5 2009 3:51 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Lufthansa, JetBlue, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BMI, Austrian
Airlines We Lost in 2008

It’s time once again for the third annual edition of “Airlines We Lost.” This was a pretty active year, as you can probably imagine. Sadly, my wish last year for Alitalia to be on this year’s list has not come true. That airline...

Published Wed, Dec 31 2008 4:25 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: ATA, Aloha, Skybus, ExpressJet, Eos, Champion, Palmair, Pan Am, Adam Air, Silverjet, Airlines We Lost, Oasis Hong Kong, Aero California
Alitalia Ends the Year By Sucking as Usual

I couldn’t let this year finish up without squeezing in one more post on Alitalia. It’s just too much fun. The airline has finished up the year just as it started, by being completely and totally awful in every way. The sale of the airline...

Published Tue, Dec 30 2008 3:57 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Alitalia
Qantas and United Finally Getting Competition to Australia

For the last few years, Qantas and United have been the only two airlines to get passengers nonstop from the mainland US to Australia (Hawaiian will get you from Honolulu as well). While Qantas may have a good onboard product, its fares are high. United...

Published Mon, Dec 29 2008 4:01 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Schedule Changes, Delta, V Australia, Qantas
This Week on BNET (Dec 22 - 26)

Secretary of Transportation Nominee Ray LaHood on Aviation Obama has picked former Congressman Ray LaHood (R-IL) as his Secretary of Transportation. Will this be good for the airline industry? When Twitter Gets Interesting It’s rare that I find...

Published Sat, Dec 27 2008 3:51 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Schedule Changes, Government Regulation, Southwest, Continental, Accidents/Incidents, Delays/Cancellations, American, Delta, Alaska Airlines, BNET, Alliances, Westjet, LGA - New York/La Guardia
Just Remember One Thing

I must admit that I’m phoning it in today. I’m tired and just want to nap. So, here’s a video that a friend sent to me of Louis CK doing a hilarious appearance on Conan O’Brien to help you kill some time this morning. I know that...

Published Fri, Dec 26 2008 3:23 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Miscellaneous
Spend Christmas with the Dally

If you celebrate Christmas, you’re probably thinking you need a little break from the family right now. So, come on over to Aviation Dally and see some of the stories that have gone live since it first launched. Here are the latest: United Launches...

Published Thu, Dec 25 2008 3:04 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Miscellaneous
LAX Opens Public reLAX Lounge, Others Should Follow

So, you’ve been trying to get to Seattle for a few days now, huh? I’m one of the lucky ones this year since I’m not going anywhere for the holidays, but if I were, I’m sure that the nasty weather would have me sitting on the floor...

Published Wed, Dec 24 2008 4:17 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Airport Experience, LAX - Los Angeles

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