Cranky Talk

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.

Cranky Talk: How Airlines are Keeping Travelers Safe

We're discussing the ever-shifting safety standards that the airlines are adopting. We're answering what they're doing to set themselves apart, what's for show, and what will actually keep travelers safe when they fly. 

 

 

 

 

Cabin air quality 

 

Infectious disease transmission during commercial air travel

 

Surface transmission

 

Southwest Reduces Aircraft Cleaning Between Flights

 

Study: Leaving Airplane Middle Seats Empty Could Cut Coronavirus Risk Almost In Half

Cranky Talk: How Airlines Pick Their Routes!

Brett goes on a deep dive into how airlines have traditionally plotted their routes and schedules...Dave is actually interested this time!

 

 

 

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Cranky Talk: How Airports are Funded and the Impact of COVID-19

This week, Brett and Dave talk about how airports are funded and will taxpayers be on the hook for empty airports during the COVID crisis. 

 

Sources:

AIP 2017 Report

Missourian: Columbia Hotel Tax 

LAWA Landing Fees

Dallas Morning News: DFW Toll Road

Cranky Talk: Summer Travel Ideas in the Time of COVID-19

In this episode, Brett is joined by a special guest to go over some overlooked destinations and travel recommendations as Americans gear up for a summer without international travel!

 

IATA Travel Centre COVID-19 Map

 

The Cranky Flier Interview #17: United Airlines Vice President, International Network and Alliances, Patrick Quayle

Cranky Talk: To Fly or Not to Fly? Buying tickets in the time of COVID

In this episode, Brett navigates through all the uncertainty in buying air tickets during COVID-19, from discussing the relative safety of air travel to pulling apart old ticketing myths and wondering about any potential deals to be found. 

 

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Cranky Talk: The Airport of the Future

In this episode, we'll guide you through what you can expect to find the next time you're in an airport in the short and medium-term. Then we go off the deep end and dive into what airports may look like in the future. 

 

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