Cranky Talk

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.

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   Thanks to our sponsor, Turbulence Forecast!

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

Brett goes over all the new routes springing up as airlines navigate a COVID world.     Thanks to our sponsor, Turbulence Forecast! 

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     Sponsored by Turbulence Forecast

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  

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

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

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: Leav...

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

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

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  

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.    Sponsored by  The Airplane Shop

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.    Sponsored by The Airplane Shop

In this episode, Brett offers a roadmap through the tedious refund process and goes step-by-step on how to get your money back from the airlines in the time of COVID-19

I sat down with Andrew Watterson to talk about the 737 MAX, Newark, and the new Southwest Business

I'm doing things differently this time around.  There are no airline execs to be found, but instead I have a 737 Captain.  I talk to Korry about his book as well as his experience flying the 737... including the MAX.  

I sat with Janet Lamkin from United Airlines on February 28, 2019 after a ceremonial ground-breaking for the airline's new TechOps facility at Los Angeles International Airport.