Of all the things that Southwest announced in its turnaround plan, the changes in seating
https://crankyflier.com/2024/10/03/southwest-is-reducing-turn-times-dont-panic-yet/
I talked yesterday about Southwest’s broader plan coming out of its investor day, but today
Southwest revealed the full details of its plan — called Southwest. Even Better. — to
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/30/its-time-for-southwests-4-billion-plan-to-sink-or-swim/
With Alaska’s acquisition complete, Hawaiian Airlines’ outlook brightens – Travel WeeklyThis one was actually from
Southwest. Even Better. They Pinky Swear. Southwest Airlines unveiled its $4 billion plan to transform
Greetings from Dallas. Today is Southwest’s investor day, and I have made the trek to
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/26/a-look-ahead-at-the-alaska-and-hawaiian-merger/
Back in May, I had a boys trip planned to go hiking on Molokai, and
It’s been a big year for Scandinavian Airlines System, better known as SAS. The airline
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/23/sas-starts-to-adapt-to-its-new-french-and-dutch-overlords/
Alaska Finalizes Hawaiian Merger Better late than never — the DOT approved the merger of
After the US Department of Justice (DOJ) decided to let the Alaska/Hawaiian merger review period
The Rhine River takes a long and lazy trip through Europe from its beginnings in
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle took the stage at Morgan Stanley’s 12th Annual Laguna Conference last
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/17/frontier-is-rather-upbeat-these-days/
Saturday was another successful Cranky Dorkfest, our biggest yet. Thank you to everyone who came
Cranky Dorkfest is tomorrow (September 14)! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. If you signed
Southwest hasn’t broken under the weight of its activist investor, Elliott, but it has now
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/12/southwest-tries-to-end-elliott-threat-by-sacrificing-gary-kelly/
Some years, this just sneaks up on me, and this is one of those years.
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/11/honoring-the-flight-crews-that-died-23-years-ago-today/
American tried to spice things up with a teaser video for its summer 2025 European
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/10/americans-muted-summer-2025-schedule-highlights-three-trends/
JetBlue has put out some new updated guidance for Q3 of 2024, and it is
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/09/jetblue-is-doing-the-easy-part-well-but-the-hard-part-is-coming/
DOT Places Loyalty Programs Under Scrutiny The Department of Transportation opened an investigation into frequent
Though I was ready to come home from our European adventure, I was not looking
As the big ultra low cost carriers (ULCCs) continue to bleed money, many have asked
https://crankyflier.com/2024/09/03/a-closer-look-at-the-problems-that-face-frontier-other-ulccs/
Frontier Adds 11 Frontier is adding 11 new frontiers as the carrier will add flights
For the last several years, Aeromexico has been a one note airline. It’s been all
https://crankyflier.com/2024/08/29/aeromexico-tries-to-grow-in-the-us/
Several of you asked me if I’d be designing another t-shirt for this year’s Cranky
https://crankyflier.com/2024/08/28/get-your-cranky-dorkfest-2024-t-shirts-now/
They say the third time’s a charm, and I’m happy to report, that was actually
It’s late August, and that means it’s the time of year when news slows to
https://crankyflier.com/2024/08/26/alaska-and-hawaiian-await-dots-ruling-on-merger/
Alaska’s Purchase of Hawaiian Passes DOJ Muster The pending merger of Alaska and Hawaiian took
Of all the things that happened while I was on vacation, it was Breeze’s decision
https://crankyflier.com/2024/08/22/breeze-squeezes-into-new-haven/
Right before I went on vacation, Spirit announced that it would be switching up how
https://crankyflier.com/2024/08/20/spirits-new-bundle-pricing-is-out-and-there-is-a-pattern-here/
I’m back! I know at least some of you missed me, but I’m going to
https://crankyflier.com/2024/08/19/a-look-at-jetblues-history-on-the-west-coast/
Breeze Blows Directly Into Avelo’s Face Breeze Airways added 11 new routes this week all
Breeze Answers Avelo’s Additions Breeze Airways responded to Avelo’s expansion from last month with five
A New Era is Coming for Spirit The Spirit Airlines we all knew and loved
I almost never take a break. Even if I’m traveling somewhere, I usually end up
https://crankyflier.com/2024/08/01/im-taking-a-break-so-here-are-some-things-to-keep-you-busy/
It’s been a long time since I first announced that Cranky Dorkfest will be on
Southwest was a news machine last week. After posting a bad quarter with an even
https://crankyflier.com/2024/07/30/how-southwests-extra-legroom-and-assigned-seating-might-work/
On July 19, the world learned the name CrowdStrike. That day, the company had uploaded
Brian and I tackle what I’m now calling the ULCC cycle of death. I may
https://crankyflier.com/2024/07/27/cranky-on-the-web-the-ulcc-cycle-of-death/
A New Era is Coming for Southwest Southwest Airlines dropped a bombshell on Thursday, confirming
It’s been talked about for eons, and now, it is actually happening. Southwest is going
https://crankyflier.com/2024/07/25/southwests-first-redeyes-arrive-on-valentines-day/
As we discussed yesterday, in the long-haul market, premium upsell options have long been part
The announcements seem to be coming fast and furious. Coming out of the pandemic, people
https://crankyflier.com/2024/07/22/the-premium-boom-continues-airlines-learn-from-long-haul-success/
CrowdStrike Brings Airlines to Their Knees You may not have heard of CrowdStrike previously, but
Alaska announced its Q2 earnings yesterday, and the results were predictably very good. The airline
There is much to be written on what has happened to the ultra low-cost carriers
https://crankyflier.com/2024/07/16/route-overlap-is-a-big-problem-for-us-ulccs/
As I mentioned in my trip report last week, I flew into SFO on a
https://crankyflier.com/2024/07/15/airport-death-match-is-sfo-or-oak-faster-to-san-francisco/
Delta Releases Q2 Earnings, Announces New Partner Delta Air Lines ended June with a $2.3
My wife and I had to do a quick trip up to San Francisco for
It’s been a long time since I’ve written up an entry in this illustrious series