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Commercial Aviation
North American passenger airlines, with a U.S. focus.
AirlineGeeksSep 8
Breeze Retires Its Last E190
The carrier has completed its transition to an all-A220 fleet.
AirlineGeeksSep 3
Air Canada Expands International Network, Adds Five New Destinations
The carrier will also strengthen service on several existing routes.
AirlineGeeksSep 3
Delta, American to Match Federal Contributions to Trump Accounts
Children born between 2025 and 2028 qualify for a one-time $1,000 benefit.
Cranky FlierSep 3
JetBlues BlueFirst Will Be an Instant Money Maker
JetBlue has had a fantastic premium product for more than decade, Mint. The problem is, Mint is a fully-flat bed that doesnt work for most of the airlines operation. JetBlue could justify it on…
AirlineGeeksSep 2
United Adds Standby Feature to Mobile App
Customers can now stand by for earlier flights when they are rebooked following a travel disruption.
AirlineGeeksSep 2
Southwest to Open First Four Airport Lounges in 2027
Another seven are planned and will debut over the coming years, the carrier said.
AirlineGeeksSep 1
JetBlue Gives First Look at New First Class
“BlueFirst” comes with newly designed seats, seatback entertainment screens, and more room to stretch out, the carrier said.
AirlineGeeksSep 1
Southwest, LOT Sign Interline Agreement
The partners will use three U.S. airports as gateways.
AirlineGeeksSep 1
Allegiant Adds Two New Routes
The carrier is also expanding two existing connections between Michigan and Florida.
AirlineGeeksSep 1
Delta to Cut Short Seasonal Route to Hawaii
The service will operate from mid-December 2026 to early January 2027.
Cranky FlierSep 1
Just How Long Airlines Delay Flights
After writing up my recent 14-hour delay on Hawaiian, GS left a comment asking about the average length of delay for each airline as opposed to just the percentage that are delayed. At the time, I…
AirlineGeeksAug 31
FAA Tentatively Approves JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit Slots at LaGuardia
The carrier has agreed to pay $58.5 million.
Cranky FlierAug 28
Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Uniteds Big Announcement and Americans Announcement
United Adds All the Destinations United Airlines has made its summer route announcements into an annual thing, and the airline did not disappoint this year. At a fancy unveiling in Newark, the…
Cranky FlierAug 26
Get All of Cranky via Email or Now Just Receive Event Emails
With Cranky Dorkfest coming up, and the waitlist for the LAX ramp visit growing, Ive been asked by some how they could have learned about the event more quickly. The simple answer is that there are…
Cranky FlierAug 25
United Adds 10 New International Cities to the Route Map
United loves a big summer announcement, and sometimes it doesnt live up to the very high levels of hype. But this year? It not only lives up to the hype, but it exceeds it. United is putting its XLRs…
Cranky FlierAug 21
Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Delta Wins in Court, AA Brings Back Screentime
I was solo on the podcast again this week, but instead of a guest host, I interviewed Southwest COO Andrew Watterson. Yes, he was on the show earlier this year, but a lot has happened since then.…
Cranky FlierAug 20
A 14-Hour Delay On Hawaiian Plus 5-Hours on American Left Us Scrambling (Trip Report)
Remember that saga from earlier this year where I had a tough time using my Alaska/Hawaiian companion fare but finally got it worked out? That was for a long-planned family vacation in Hawaiʻi. Yes,…
Cranky FlierAug 14
Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Air Canada Turns to PE, Delta Bootstraps Its Way to Paris
Air Canada goes Private Equity Air Canada is selling a 25% stake in its Aeroplan loyalty program to a group of well-intentioned and customer-loving individuals from Blackstone and Canadian pension…
Cranky FlierAug 7
Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Strong Quarter for Allegiant, FAA Finally Signs Off on MAX
Allegiants Revenue and Profit Was Up Allegiant finally announced its Q2 earnings, and the carrier posted $158 million in EBITDA in its first earnings since the close of its merger with Sun Country on…
Cranky FlierJul 31
Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: JetBlue Earnings, First Class has Never Been More Popular
JetBlue Reports Decent Earnings JetBlue stock (side note: people at JetBlue cant like the fact they got beat to the BLUE ticker symbol) soared Tuesday as it released its Q2 earnings which exceeded…
Cranky FlierJul 30
The Present and Past Sun Country Rubs Off on Allegiant with Free Drinks, First Class
The merger between Allegiant and Sun Country has been one of the quietest Ive seen. Perhaps its because theyre both small. Or maybe its that they just dont have any overlap. It could be that there…
Cranky FlierJul 27
Whats Gone Wrong With the LAX People Mover
Weve talked about why the SkyLink people mover at LAX is so important, and exactly what it will look like. But as nice is it is to talk about that, its time to get down and dirty in the mud. We have…
Cranky FlierJul 25
Cranky on the Web: American Has an Overall Plan, Delta Has One for Asia
American Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap CNBC There seems to be a bit of a thawing in the Metroplex. American is trying to open up a little bit more to…
Cranky FlierJul 24
Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: JetBlue Wins Slot Auction, Earnings Week
JetBlue Wins LGA Slot Auction JetBlue Airways emerged as the winner for Spirits former slots at New Yorks LaGuardia Airport. It paid $58.5 million for the right to operate up to 12 more daily…
Cranky FlierJul 23
Lets Dig In to the LAX People Mover Saga
The long-awaited people mover at Los Angeles International Airport has been delayed, delayed, and delayed again. It was originally supposed to open in March 2023, and at last check, the posted date…
Cranky FlierJul 22
Alaska and Hawaiian Bring the B737 to Interisland Flying Starting This Fall
Whos excited for a special Wednesday post? Actually, all of you who dont care about Hawaiʻi should be. I was going to just do this on my regular Thursday, but I figured some of you would kill me if I…
Cranky FlierJul 21
With Hundreds of Years Experience, This Hawaiian Crew Delivered (Trip Report)
The Hawaiian word hoʻokipa means hospitality, and it is at the root of Hawaiian culture. That is one of the reasons why for many years Hawaiian continued to hand out free meals onboard its just how…
Cranky FlierJul 20
Southwest Reshuffles, Shrinks Hawaiʻi Flying Again
Southwest filed its spring break schedule last week, extending its booking window from ending March 10 to April 5. This was a big schedule update, and there is a lot to parse. But one thing that…
Cranky FlierJul 17
Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: United Earnings, Southwests Spring
United Reports $805 Million Profit United Airliness Q2 earnings were released Wednesday after the close of the market, and the carrier earned a profit of $805 million on $17.7 billion in gross…
Cranky FlierJul 16
Fares Have Been Primed to Rise, Airlines Are Finally Making It Happen
Earnings season has officially begun with, as always, Delta kicking off festivities late last week and then United just yesterday releasing its numbers. The airlines unsurprisingly did very well, but…
Simple FlyingJul 13
Here's How Much You Now Have To Spend On Southwest Airlines To Earn A Companion Pass In 2026
The Companion Pass is still an extremely valuable benefit.
Simple FlyingJul 12
Is It True That American Airlines' Airbus A321neo Main Cabin Extra Exit Row Has More Legroom Than First Class?
The oneworld carrier's exit row seats can offer a comfortable ride for passengers.
Simple FlyingJul 12
Delta Air Lines' Oldest Active Jet Is 37 Years Old: Here’s Where It's Still Flying
The carrier has several veteran narrowbodies at its disposal.
Simple FlyingJul 12
Breeze Airways Grows Tampa Network By Adding 2 New Routes To Las Vegas & Islip
Breeze Airways is expanding in Tampa with new Las Vegas and Islip routes, entering a fast-growing Long Island market dominated by Frontier.
Simple FlyingJul 12
Cracked? Woman Claims United Airlines Flew Damaged 30-Year-Old Boeing 777, Sparking Uproar
The viral photo has gained traction among travelers.