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Why I Put Very Little Stock in the Airline Quality Rating

There’s been a lot of talk about the Airline Quality Rating (AQR) lately since the 2012 rankings just came out. I’ve generally avoided talking about this and every other survey out there, except for one missive back in 2007. It seems like...

Published Mon, Apr 9 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Surveys
Topic of the Week: Pay Per Use Lounges

JetBlue announced that Airspace will open a pay-per-use lounge in Terminal 5 at JFK in May. The private lounge will have plenty of freebies on the inside, but you have to pay $20 or more each time you want to use it. Do you like this model? Is it better...

Published Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: JetBlue
Pinnacle Files for Bankruptcy Protection; You Shouldn’t Care

Another day, another bankruptcy. On Sunday night, Pinnacle Airlines Corp filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to the surprise of nobody. I should say, to the surprise of nobody who has ever heard of the airline. You probably haven’t heard...

Published Tue, Apr 3 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta, Pinnacle
Eighty Hour Ground Delay in the Hartford Snow Storm (Trip Report) (Guest Post)

Remember that October snowstorm and the meltdown that followed in Hartford? This woman and her husband were stuck in the thick of it. Here’s a great read about their experiences along the way. – In late October, my husband and I enjoyed a...

Published Wed, Jan 11 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: American, Trip Reports, Guest Posts
Topic of the Week: Hawaiian Airlines Steps Up Its Hawaiian-ness

Hawaiian announced it was going to put some more Hawaiian in its service this week with what’s being called Mea Ho’okipa Service. You can read through what’s changing, but I was particularly caught by the Ho’okipa Desk, where passengers...

Published Fri, Aug 10 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Hawaiian
Resurrecting Eastern Airlines Belongs in the “Awful Idea” Hall of Fame

The rumors are flying that a plan to bring the Eastern Airlines name back is under way. This is easily one of the worst ideas I’ve seen in a long time. Bringing back a defunct airline’s name has rarely been a successful move for airlines in...

Published Fri, Mar 6 2009 4:22 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Eastern
A New Addition to the Cranky Family

There’s good news in Crankyville this week. No, it’s not a new writer. No, we’re not having a baby. I’m very happy to welcome a new sister-in-law into the family. While we left Jackson Hole on Sunday, my brother Quinn (aka Dr Cranky...

Published Wed, Jul 1 2009 6:30 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
You Think RJs are Tight?

My friend has recently relocated to London, and he’s been taking advantage of the unique aviation scene over in Europe by getting on some pretty cool flights. But when he sent me this picture, I just had to post it as a reminder of how bad travel...

Published Fri, May 2 2008 3:46 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Metro
Delta’s New Pilot Contract Kicks Off the Great Regional Feeding Frenzy of 2012

Last week, Delta’s pilots easily approved a new contract with management that will see a lot more insourcing of flying as well as an upgauging of existing regional airplanes. As I wrote before, this is great for travelers. But if you’re a...

Published Tue, Jul 3 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Delta
Random Bits of Info: Fighting, Grounding, Delaying, and Dying Edition

We’ve got a lot going on today, so without further adieu, let’s get started. Southwest and the FAA Fighting - If you haven’t heard, there’s been a steel cage match in Washington lately. In one corner, we have Rep Oberstar breathing...

Published Wed, Apr 9 2008 4:51 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Safety/Security, Government Regulation, Southwest
Cranky’s New Site Layout

Those of you who came by the site this weekend may have noticed a new look on Cranky. I tried to do it on Friday night when traffic was lower so that if it blew up in my face, I wouldn’t anger too many people. Fortunately within an hour of it launching...

Published Mon, Dec 1 2008 4:52 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
Top 5 Ways US Airways Might Increase Revenues or Reduce Costs

Ever get the feeling US Airways is a sinking ship that’s throwing off as much weight as it can to stay afloat? This week we’ve seen the airline drop inflight entertainment on domestic flights and ditch all the onboard equipment. They’re...

Published Fri, Jul 11 2008 4:08 PM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: US Airways, Inflight Entertainment, Fares
The Final Response From American (I Promise)

I’m not one for deviating from my usual posting schedule here on the blog, but I didn’t want to take up another scheduled posting slot to deal with the ongoing back and forth between me and American. After all, it has already consumed two...

Published Sat, Oct 13 2012 12:28 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: American
Cranky on the Web (September 24 – 28)

Interview with Cranky Concierge Owner – Job Shadow I was contacted by this site so they could learn more about what it means to be an air travel assistant. It was a lengthy interview and they published it verbatim. Airline to offer baby-free ‘quiet...

Published Sat, Sep 29 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Admin
A Sneak Peak of the New Long Beach Airport Concourse

Long time readers of the blog know that I’ve been waiting to write this post for nearly four years. In less than a week, on December 12, the brand new Long Beach Airport concourse will finally open. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak of what...

Published Thu, Dec 6 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: LGB - Long Beach

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