crankyflier.com

55 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Southwest Airlines to Open 11 Lounges with Chase, First by End of 2027 · Southwest Airlines announced plans to open 11 lounges with Chase, the first by end of 2027.
• JetBlue Launches BlueFirst Premium Class to Boost Revenue · JetBlue introduces BlueFirst, a new premium cabin, to increase revenue on its domestic fleet.
• Analysis of US Airline Delay Durations Reveals JetBlue and Frontier Lead Problems · Data analysis shows JetBlue and Frontier have the longest average flight delays in July 2026, while Southwest has frequent but shorter delays.
• United CEO Scott Kirby Defends American's Exit from Chicago O'Hare Hub · United CEO Scott Kirby argues American Airlines should abandon Chicago O'Hare to allow United to build a larger hub.
• United and American Airlines Announce New International Routes · United and American Airlines unveiled new international destinations and expanded existing routes for the upcoming summer season.
• American Airlines Announces Modest Summer 2027 Plans Amid Delivery Delays · American Airlines reveals limited Summer 2027 route changes due to aircraft delivery delays.
• Cranky Flier Adds Flexible Email Subscription Options for Events · Cranky Flier introduces new email subscription tiers to help users receive event updates more quickly.
• United to Add 10 New International Cities and 14 Routes for Summer Travel · United Airlines announced 14 new international routes to 10 new cities, including Osaka, Okinawa, and Ljubljana, for summer 2026.
• airBaltic Shrinks Fleet to 36 Planes Amid Winter Demand and Engine Issues · airBaltic plans to reduce its fleet to 36 aircraft by year-end due to seasonal demand and operational constraints.
• Delta wins court ruling on Aeromexico JV; American bringing back seatback screens · Delta and Aeromexico won an appeals court ruling to continue their joint venture, overturning a DOT order to end collaboration.
• Hawaiian 14-hour delay, American 5-hour delay force rebooking on Southwest · A traveler's Hawaiian flight delayed 14 hours, forcing rebooking on American and then Southwest, which saved the trip.
• American Airlines Reverses Course, Bringing Back Seatback Screens and Adding Premium Seats · American Airlines will reintroduce seatback screens and raise premium seats from 25% to 40% of narrowbody fleet.
• American Airlines Management Reshuffle Draws Skepticism Over Lack of Bold Leadership Change · American Airlines announces executive reshuffle, but Cranky Flier argues it is incomplete without replacing top leaders.
• Cranky Flier Marks 20th Anniversary with Retrospective and Blog Stats · Cranky Flier celebrates 20 years of airline blogging with 5,300 posts and 120,000 comments.
• Air Canada sells 25% of Aeroplan for $2B; Delta adds Austin-Paris and San Diego · Air Canada sells quarter of Aeroplan for $2B to Blackstone and La Caisse; Delta adds Austin-Paris and Austin-San Diego.
• Allegiant Posts Strong Quarter, FAA Certifies Boeing 737-7 MAX, American Limits Upgrades · Allegiant posts strong quarter, FAA clears Boeing MAX 7, American cuts upgrade perks.
• Retired pilot Steve Borgess's novel 'Flying Crooked' draws on his real 1970s Hajj flying experiences · The Cranky Flier blog reviews Steve Borgess's novel 'Flying Crocked,' based on his real 1970s Hajj cargo flights.
• Trump's $22.5B Dulles Airport Plan Criticized as Unrealistic by Aviation Blog · Cranky Flier argues Trump's $22.5 billion Dulles expansion is overambitious, costly, and unlikely to be built as announced.
• Dulles Airport's Aging Infrastructure Shows Need for Action, But Trump's Remake Plan Draws Skepticism · Dulles has real problems, but Trump's plan to remake it is unrealistic grandstanding.
• JetBlue, Allegiant Add Domestic First Class; Delta Partners for In-Flight Betting · Cranky Flier's weekly review: JetBlue edges estimates, first class expands at JetBlue and Allegiant, and Delta bets with DraftKings.
• Allegiant adopts Sun Country free drinks, adds First on 23 new 737 MAXs · Allegiant will offer free non-alcoholic drinks to all passengers and introduce Allegiant First on 23 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
• Cranky Dorkfest 2026 RSVPs Open for LAX Ramp Visit and Meetup on September 19 · Cranky Flier opens RSVPs for September 19, 2026 LAX Dorkfest ramp visit and meetup.
• How US Airlines Adopt New Aircraft Technology Varies by Carrier · Analysis of US airline fleets by engine generation finds United adopts new aircraft fastest, Delta slowest.
• LAX People Mover Contractor LINXS Sues LAWA Over Metering Cabinet, Delays, and Drawing Scandal · LINXS, contractor for LAX's SkyLink people mover, sues LAWA over metering cabinet, withheld payment, and alleged drawing tampering.
• American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Told CNBC the airline wants premium positioning like Delta and United with more domestic flights · American Airlines CEO Robert Isom told CNBC the airline wants premium positioning like Delta and United with more domestic flights.
• JetBlue Wins LaGuardia Slot Auction as U.S. Airlines Report Mixed Q2 Earnings · JetBlue outbid Frontier for Spirit's LaGuardia slots while Southwest, American, and Alaska posted mixed second-quarter results.
• LAX People Mover Project Faces Repeated Delays and Legal Challenges · The LAX SkyLink people mover project has faced repeated delays and now legal disputes between LAWA and contractors.
• Alaska and Hawaiian to Replace B717 Interisland Fleet with B737-800 Starting 2028 · Hawaiian will replace its B717 interisland fleet with B737-800s, with Alaska flying interim Honolulu-Kahului routes this October.
• Hawaiian Airlines Senior Crew Impresses with Service and New Meal Option on Honolulu-LAX Flight · A first-person trip report lauds Hawaiian Airlines' highly senior flight crew for outstanding service on flight 810 from Honolulu to LAX.
• Southwest shrinks Hawaii interisland flying to 32 daily flights, drops neighbor-island routes · Southwest Airlines cut its Hawaii interisland schedule to 32 daily flights from 64 in 2023, ending all neighbor-island-to-neighbor-island service.