The Problem with Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G Engines on the …
WEBSep 24, 2023 · Pratt had discovered an issue with contaminated powdered metal used in manufacturing between Q4 2015 and and Q3 2021 that could cause cracking in the stage 1 and stage 2 disks in the high pressure turbine. These obviously must be inspected at certain intervals to ensure there is no actual problem.
Cranky Flier – Page 2 – An Airline Industry Blog
WEBSep 5, 2024 · As the big ultra low cost carriers (ULCCs) continue to bleed money, many have asked […] CFon Sep 1, 2024 Sep 3, 2024 - 60 Comments on A Closer Look at the Problems that Face Frontier, Other ULCCs. Cranky Weekly Review Presented by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport: Frontier’s Newest Frontiers, Elliott Won’t Stop.
Boeing Announces New 797 to Replace the 737 Family
WEBMar 31, 2024 · After more than 50 years, Boeing has finally announced plans to cancel the Boeing 737 program. The company is going to launch the new and long-awaited 797 aircraft to replace the 737. In a real surprise, the company says development work has been quietly underway for some time, and the aircraft should be certified relatively quickly.
A Closer Look at American’s New Fare Structure – Cranky Flier
WEBCFon Feb 29, 2024 Apr 4, 2023 - 10 Comments on A Closer Look at American’s New Fare Structure. American, NDC. As planned, American yesterday pushed ahead with its rushed efforts to restrict the selling of lower fares through traditional third party channels. The plan shifted a little since the fares were first filed last week.
Spirit’s New Bundle Pricing is Out, and There is a Pattern Here
WEBAug 19, 2024 · It’s hard to say. Spirit’s a la carte seat assignment pricing is wild. On October 15, the cheapest seat you can reserve on a Go fare is $14 from LAX to Newark, but it’s $18 on the short hop to Las Vegas. So your mileage will absolutely vary depending upon where you’re going.
Aeromexico Tries to Grow in the US – Cranky Flier
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Aeromexico’s joint venture with Delta was a lifeline, but in 2021 the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) put Mexico down to category 2 meaning that the joint venture with Delta was effectively on ice. Aeromexico couldn’t grow into the US even if it wanted to do so. This wasn’t lifted until after summer 2023.
United Makes a Confusing But Clever Rule Change That Targets …
WEBApr 5, 2021 · United isn’t making the refund an automated process. In fact, the filed tariff says it this way: Translation: If you have a wholly-unused ticket that originates in the US and is booked through a travel agent, it’s refundable minus $100. But to do that, you have to use a waiver code and it is a manual process.
Frontier’s All-You-Can-Fly GoWild! Pass is Built ... - Cranky Flier
WEBNov 22, 2022 · Here is the basic plan: Buy a pass that allows for unlimited travel for 1 year beginning May 2, 2023; Bookings for domestic travel can be made no more than 1 day in advance of travel while international travel can be booked up to 10 days in advance
Cranky in the News
WEBAug 22, 2024 · March 13, 2024 – Sean Cudahy. The thing is, adding more and more flights to the likes of Orlando and Vegas has traditionally worked, according to Brett Snyder, analyst and president of the Cranky Flier aviation site and the Cranky Concierge travel service. “Demand is strong, historically, to Orlando. And they figure, ‘Let’s put more in ...
Breeze Squeezes into New Haven – Cranky Flier
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Of all the things that happened while I was on vacation, it was Breeze’s decision to roll into New Haven that caused more people to text me than anything else. (Good thing I had DND set on my phone….) Since Avelo went into the market in 2021 and American walked away from its Philly flight, Avelo has dominated the airport on the central coast of Connecticut.