Cranky Talk: Thanksgiving Mailbag Special

You asked, we answered! Brett answers your questions on the impact of COVID across the industry.

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Cranky Talk: Brett Went to Hawaii

Brett went to Hawaii and Dave is very jealous. To get to Hawaii, Brett had to follow a lot of new, strict COVID protocols, so listen in to get an idea of what to expect. 

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The Cranky Flier Interview #19: Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram

I sat down with Hawaiian's boss Peter Ingram to talk about the pandemic, how it unfolded, how it's been working with the State of Hawai'i, and what the future brings.

Cranky Talk: Traveler Safety Part 2

A few big studies have come out in recent weeks about how COVID spreads on planes and what the airlines are doing to keep people safe. Brett read the reports, so Dave wouldn't have to and has some observations! 

Quantifying the Incredibly Unlikely Aerosol Transmission of COVID on Airplanes

University of Arizona Cleaning Study

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The Cliff Part 2: What Happened?

Dave asks Brett a lot of questions about what happened, or didn't, after the October 1st deadline for government assistance to airlines. 

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Cranky Talk: New Airline Routes

Brett goes over all the new routes springing up as airlines navigate a COVID world.

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Cranky Talk: The End of Change Fees?

Brett breaks down why change fees are starting to go away and what it means for the future of the airlines. 

American Air Cuts Most Fares In Simplification of Rate System

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The Airline Industry Approaches a Cliff

Brett and Dave go over what airlines are facing as the Oct. 1 CARES Act deadline approaches, and how the industry may change. 

USA Today: Thousands of American Airlines pilots, flight attendants take leave, early retirement

TSA checkpoint travel numbers

Crankyflier: The Government Stimulus is Done, Now We Wait to See the Results

Cranky Talk: Brett Books a Flight

Dave needs to travel, so in this episode Brett walks him through how the process has changed in the time of COVID-19

The Cranky Flier Interview #18: Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew Watterson

Andrew is back for his annual visit. This time we talk about the pandemic, of course, but also the MAX and more.