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I write Cranky Flier, an airline industry site + run Cranky Concierge travel assistance + co-author Cranky Network Weekly airline network analysis + co-host the Cranky Network Awards. Yep, I'm busy... and obviously, I'm an airline dork/#avgeek.

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Cranky on the Web: Spirit Again, the Chicago Conundrum, “Out of Control” Passengers, Mexico – Cranky Flier Cranky on the Web: Spirit Again, the Chicago Conundrum, “Out of Control” Passengers, Mexico

Now on Cranky: Cranky on the Web: Spirit Again, the Chicago Conundrum, “Out of Control” Passengers, Mexico crankyflier.com/2026/03/07/c...

07.03.2026 12:04 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Gulf Carriers Slowly Resume, AA and UA get a Referee – Cranky Flier Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Gulf Carriers Slowly Resume, AA and UA get a Referee

Now on Cranky: Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Gulf Carriers Slowly Resume, AA and UA get a Referee crankyflier.com/2026/03/06/c...

06.03.2026 19:11 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The United B777-200s Are Living on Borrowed Time – Cranky Flier The United B777-200s Are Living on Borrowed Time

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05.03.2026 11:59 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Lufthansa B747-8 in 100th anniversary livery

Lufthansa B747-8 in 100th anniversary livery

As always, the Queen of the Skies outshines them all. This livery looks great on any airplane, but I can't wait to see this one in person, Lufthansa.

04.03.2026 23:20 👍 30 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 1
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Mexico City is More Than Worth the Visit (Travelogue) – Cranky Flier Mexico City is More Than Worth the Visit (Travelogue)

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04.03.2026 12:03 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Feds Step in to Prevent Impending Chicago Gridlock at O’Hare – Cranky Flier The Feds Step in to Prevent Impending Chicago Gridlock at O’Hare

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03.03.2026 16:22 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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United Flight Attendants are Closing In on a Contract – Cranky Flier United Flight Attendants are Closing In on a Contract

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02.03.2026 11:56 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks!

Stepping on Air Canada's toes...

02.03.2026 05:45 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Oh man you're right, Redondo on K, Norwalk on C, and Long Beach is C to A

28.02.2026 15:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cranky on the Web: United Only Likes You If You Have the Credit Card, Spirit in Vegas – Cranky Flier Cranky on the Web: United Only Likes You If You Have the Credit Card, Spirit in Vegas

Now on Cranky: Cranky on the Web: United Only Likes You If You Have the Credit Card, Spirit in Vegas crankyflier.com/2026/02/28/c...

28.02.2026 11:54 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Slight correction, the K/Crenshaw line goes north from LAX. It's the C/Green line that comes to LAX from the east and connects to Norwalk and then on to Long Beach. Even though Redondo is on the other side of the C line, I believe it requires changing trains.

27.02.2026 22:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Spirit’s Demise Put on Hold, AA Scores a Win in Court – Cranky Flier Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Spirit’s Demise Put on Hold, AA Scores a Win in Court

Now on Cranky: Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Spirit’s Demise Put on Hold, AA Scores a Win in Court crankyflier.com/2026/02/27/c...

27.02.2026 19:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Just did. And no way is one person the cause. Singapore yesterday was like a third of total traffic

27.02.2026 05:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ride The D Delight the L.A. history buff or transit fan in your life with unique gifts, clothing and accessories for women, men, & kids. We have bus and subway-inspired T-shirts, hoodies, sweats, caps, bucket ha...

Anyone this excited for the new subway extension from @metrolosangeles.bsky.social? Just something to keep in mind when the new Airside D opens, Tampa... shop.metro.net/collections/...

26.02.2026 20:44 👍 13 🔁 1 💬 4 📌 1
Cranky Flier – An Airline Industry Blog

Like much of the internet, we've seen a crushing rise in traffic at crankyflier.com from China (Lanzhou) and Singapore. I've blocked all traffic from those countries for now. If you're an actual reader in those countries, let me know and I will put your IP on a whitelist.

26.02.2026 17:23 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Well that's probably better than Spit 😂

Probably throw an accent on the E just to make it sound fancier

26.02.2026 17:21 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Maybe just change to Spit? Easy enough rebrand, just paint over a couple letters

26.02.2026 15:50 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Spirit Plans to be a Premium, Big City Allegiant – Cranky Flier Spirit Plans to be a Premium, Big City Allegiant

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26.02.2026 12:00 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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The Spectacular But Distant AIFA Airport (Travelogue) – Cranky Flier The Spectacular But Distant AIFA Airport (Travelogue)

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25.02.2026 11:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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STL Tries to Finally Get Beyond TWA – Cranky Flier STL Tries to Finally Get Beyond TWA

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24.02.2026 12:04 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 3

Yeah that was a month ago

24.02.2026 01:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Yeah, it wouldn't surprise me. People certainly don't get there as early for a domestic flight. A lot of people probably also don't realize that if they don't need to check a bag, they can walk right from TBIT instead... not that it's faster

23.02.2026 19:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Frontier in New York and Los Angeles: A Tale of Two (Expensive) Cities – Cranky Flier Frontier in New York and Los Angeles: A Tale of Two (Expensive) Cities

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23.02.2026 12:19 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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The Winners of the 2026 Cranky Network Awards are… – Cranky Flier The Winners of the 2026 Cranky Network Awards are…

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20.02.2026 05:12 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Tell 'em to hurry it up!

19.02.2026 18:19 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Weird World of Mexicana is Much Better Flying the E2 (Travelogue) – Cranky Flier The Weird World of Mexicana is Much Better Flying the E2 (Travelogue)

Now on Cranky: The Weird World of Mexicana is Much Better Flying the E2 (Travelogue) crankyflier.com/2026/02/19/t...

19.02.2026 12:04 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Hadn't planned on it. I don't really have a take except that the federal government looks like a clown show lacking coordination

17.02.2026 19:47 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I was thinking the same!

17.02.2026 14:46 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Viva Kicks the Trip Off the Right Way (Travelogue) – Cranky Flier Viva Kicks the Trip Off the Right Way (Travelogue)

Now on Cranky: Viva Kicks the Trip Off the Right Way (Travelogue) crankyflier.com/2026/02/17/v...

17.02.2026 12:41 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I don't even know where to begin. But yes, the answer is probably either mercantilism or Scott Kirby

14.02.2026 16:11 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0