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A Cranky Jackass for the Death of American’s Aviation Safety Action Program

There was some disturbing news out of the Metroplex last week when American’s pilots announced that the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is dead. It would seem that this program contributed greatly to improving safety at the airline, and now...

Published Wed, Oct 22 2008 3:53 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Cranky Jackass, American, Labor Relations
American Flights are Back on Kayak

Earlier this week, I had heard rumblings that American would be back on Kayak, and now it appears to have happened. The two have apparently resolved their differences, and that can only be good for Kayak users. I reached out to Kayak spokesperson Kellie...

Published Wed, Oct 22 2008 5:42 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: American, Distribution
JetBlue Opens Its New JFK Terminal 5

JetBlue travelers rejoice! The airline’s brand spanking new Terminal 5 opened yesterday. This means the cramped and awkward Terminal 6 is finally, mercifully empty. If you’d like to learn more about the terminal, you can see my earlier post...

Published Thu, Oct 23 2008 4:08 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Airport Experience, JetBlue, JFK - New York/JFK
“Secure Flight” Will Soon Require Gender and Birthdate When You Fly

Looks like those wacky folks over at the Department of Homeland Security are at it again. In the name of improving your safety and security, Secure Flight is (supposedly) ready for implementation in early 2009. (Click for a little history on the program...

Published Fri, Oct 24 2008 3:49 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Safety/Security, Government Regulation
This Week on BNET (Oct 20 - 24)

“Airport Security in America is a Sham . . .” Effective security may be unpleasant, but it’s worthwhile and important. Is what we have today effective? What else can airlines be doing? Mayor Villaraigosa’s Misguided Strategy for LA Airports LA Mayor...

Published Sat, Oct 25 2008 3:49 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, US Airways, Safety/Security, LAX - Los Angeles, Fares, BNET, Fuel, AirTran
Not Why Your Flight Was Canceled

Popular Science had an odd four-piece photo gallery entitled Why Your Flight Got Cancelled. Maybe it’s just me but this seemed all wrong. Let’s take a look, you hit the comments, and then let me know if I’m missing something here. Repairs...

Published Mon, Oct 27 2008 2:36 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delays/Cancellations
United Details Plans for Ted’s Death

United has internally released its plans for how it’s going to handle the dismantling of Ted, and as usual, copies are circulating. I know that some planes have already been painted over, but that’s just the beginning. Here’s what we’re...

Published Tue, Oct 28 2008 2:52 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Seats, Ted
Road Trip!

For someone who focuses so much on the world of flying, it may seem funny to hear that I absolutely love road trips. I use to drive across the country to go back and forth between my parents’ house in the West and college out East. But these days...

Published Wed, Oct 29 2008 1:12 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Delta and Northwest Consummate Their Merger

Looks like it’s a done deal. Delta and Northwest cleared the last hurdle in their merger effort yesterday when the DOJ approved the deal without any changes. Now, one of the oldest names in American skies will disappear under the Delta name. I’m...

Published Thu, Oct 30 2008 12:08 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Mergers/Finance, Delta, Northwest
If You Live in Dallas, Come on Out Tonight

As I mentioned before, I’m in Dallas for the Southwest Halloween contest tomorrow. But tonight, I’ll be joining Southwest blogger and spokeswoman Paula Berg along with some other esteemed Southwest folk at Club Schmitz near Love Field. I don’t...

Published Thu, Oct 30 2008 2:15 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Thoughts on “An Open Letter To The Airline Industry Leadership”

I received an email from the author of the blog, “Think for a Moment,” suggesting that I take a look at the letter to airline CEOs that he (she?) had written. I’m always happy to read people’s takes on the industry, because often...

Published Fri, Oct 31 2008 2:51 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Customer Service, Miscellaneous
Three Things I Learned at Southwest’s Halloween Contest

It was a fun day at Southwest headquarters today when I was invited with three other bloggers (Holly Hegeman of PlaneBusiness/PlaneBuzz, Ellen Wernecke of Jaunted, and Grant Martin of Gadling) to be guest judges for their annual Halloween contest. I dressed...

Published Sat, Nov 1 2008 3:36 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Southwest
This Week on BNET (Oct 27 - 31)

International Air Traffic Disappears in September And you thought air traffic numbers in August looked bad? International traffic fell off a cliff in September, and this obviously does not bode well for the airlines. Delta Hires Ned Walker as Chief Communications...

Published Sat, Nov 1 2008 2:47 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: JetBlue, Mergers/Finance, Delta, Boeing, Northwest, BNET, Labor Relations
Judging Southwest’s Halloween

It’s always hard to write about an event like Halloween at Southwest. I mean, the airline invited me out to judge the contest, put me up in a nice hotel, showered me with gifts (hilariously including a full Southwest bottle of Coke that is too big...

Published Mon, Nov 3 2008 1:23 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Southwest, Labor Relations
Ryanair is Not Starting Transatlantic Flights Just Yet

It’s amazing how much traction a false story can get. Last night, it was supposedly leaked that Ryanair would announce in its earnings call today that it would begin transatlantic flights very soon. Today, it was proven that the rumor wasn’t...

Published Mon, Nov 3 2008 10:11 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Ryanair

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