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A New Leader Takes Over Cranky Concierge at the End of the Year
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A New Leader Takes Over Cranky Concierge at the End of the Year

It’s been more than 16 years since I started Cranky Concierge to help travelers with air travel problems, and things have changed a lot since those early days. Now, the biggest change yet is coming… I’m stepping down as president at the end of this year. When I first started the business, I relied on...

The Cranky Flier Dec 17, 2025
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TechOps delivers holiday cheer with record bike and toy donations
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TechOps delivers holiday cheer with record bike and toy donations

On Dec. 10, Delta TechOps celebrated the holidays in a big way by presenting a record 2,123 bikes, over 3,000 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta. It was a record-breaking year with Delta exceeding both its bike and toy donation goals.“This event truly embodies the spirit of TechOps. It’s not just about donating funds – year after year, our teams are proud to roll up their sleeves

Delta Air Lines News Dec 16, 2025
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EAA Chapter 582 Hosts Special Young Eagles Rally
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EAA Chapter 582 Hosts Special Young Eagles Rally

Story and photos courtesy of EAA Chapter 582 In early October, EAA Chapter 582 hosted a special Young Eagles rally for youths from The Program Inc., a community organization dedicated to mentoring young men from fatherless homes. In the organization’s own words, they exist to provide an opportunity for boys to develop their social and […] The post EAA Chapter 582 Hosts Special Young Eagles Rally first appeared on Hangar Flying.

EAA Hangar Flying Dec 16, 2025
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Just Unplug and Fly
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Just Unplug and Fly

Conquering cockpit distraction truly matters when you’re at the controls. The post Just Unplug and Fly appeared first on Plane + Pilot.

Plane & Pilot Dec 16, 2025
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flydubai, AWS announce cloud and AI collaboration
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flydubai, AWS announce cloud and AI collaboration

flydubai and AWS have announced a collaboration that will see the Dubai-based airline use the latter’s cloud and AI services to advance its digital capabilities and improve its customer journey. The post flydubai, AWS announce cloud and AI collaboration appeared first on Airport Technology.

Aerospace Technology Dec 16, 2025
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Flying North for Christmas: How Airline Capacity to Lapland Is Taking Off | Aviation Market Analysis | OAG
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Flying North for Christmas: How Airline Capacity to Lapland Is Taking Off | Aviation Market Analysis | OAG

When you have millions of presents to make and wrap, a fast-approaching deadline, and yearly disputes between the elves, the last thing you need is more and more visitors coming to see you before the 25th of December. But for Mr & Mrs Santa Claus, this year looks like it could be their busiest ever as visitors arrive from all over the world hoping to see the man in a red coat.

The OAG Blog Dec 16, 2025
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The Incredible Shrinking MEM
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The Incredible Shrinking MEM

Memphis has always been an airport that punched above its weight, but that all fell apart when Delta shut down the hub, and the airport has been left to pick up the pieces. Its solution has been to shrink and shrink again, demolishing much of what made it work as a hub in the first...

The Cranky Flier Dec 16, 2025
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Air NZ Interline for Whakatāne!
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Air NZ Interline for Whakatāne!

On the Air Chathams' Facebook page today...The wait is over. Our interline partnership with Air New Zealand is now on sale for flights, connecting to or from Whakatane to anywhere across the Air New Zealand domestic network, from the 24th March 2026 onwards.This partnership will enable more seamless travel to and from Whakatane.Bags checked through to final destination Boarding passes for

3rd Level New Zealand Dec 16, 2025
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Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting for EAA Chapter 878 Classroom
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Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting for EAA Chapter 878 Classroom

By Wayne Flury, EAA Lifetime 117059 Third year of Build and Fly program marks first utilization of new classroom/multi-purpose room Anyone who has ever endured a home remodeling project knows that it never goes as smoothly as expected, takes more time than expected, might cost more than expected, and there is always dirt, dust, and […] The post Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting for EAA Chapter 878 Classroom first appeared on Hangar Flying.

EAA Hangar Flying Dec 15, 2025
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Taupō - Index of Posts
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Taupō - Index of Posts

 The following is a list of operators that have flown regular air services through Taupō and links to my profiles on their operation. As always I love to receive corrections, more information and photos to update these posts... Steve - westland831@gmail.com1957-1960Post in final stages of preparationLooking for a photo of ZK-BQI with Taupo Air Services titles1957-1958https://

3rd Level New Zealand Dec 15, 2025
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Pegasus Looks Beyond Türkiye with Czech Purchase
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Pegasus Looks Beyond Türkiye with Czech Purchase

Does Pegasus count as a European airline? This might sound like a silly question that doesn’t really matter, but it’s still fun to ponder. If there was any doubt before, that is now erased with the airline agreeing to buy Czech Airlines and Smartwings. It clearly has some very large ambitions beyond its Turkish borders....

The Cranky Flier Dec 15, 2025
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Breeze in a Squeeze
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Breeze in a Squeeze

David Neeleman launched Breeze with the promise of reinventing travel for underserved cities. Nearly five years on, the U.S. airline still hasn’t cracked annual profitability. With rising costs, powerful rivals, and a growth plan that stretches from Jamaica to California, 2026 will be a pivotal year. In this week’s feature story, we explore the factors that will determine whether Neeleman’s latest venture can finally take off.

Airline Weekly Dec 15, 2025
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Happy Holidays
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Happy Holidays

Spreading Christmas Cheer As a book lover, I was gifted with meeting Marc Fredrick, alias Mr. Whimsy, and a copy of his incredible children's book. Not only is the story delightful but the artwork is spectacular. If you're looking for that special book for the little ones in your life, this is it! A gift of love, of joy and an absolute delight. The best Christmas gift. He's provided the poem so you can read the story, but the illustrations are phenomenal. I'll share just a few year.&nb

Flight To Success Dec 14, 2025
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SEA’s Concourse C expansion to include an airside observation deck
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SEA’s Concourse C expansion to include an airside observation deck

AvGeeks traveling to, from, or transiting through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will soon have access to a relatively rare amenity, at least in the Pacific Northwest of the United States: an observation deck. Currently expected to open to the traveling public in the second quarter of 2026, the expanded concourse will add at least 10 restaurants to the airport's offerings, several new retail outlets, some fancy new seating, and lots of artwork. The signature artwork for the new spac

AirlineReporter Dec 13, 2025
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The Air Charter Company - One of our Courier Operators
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The Air Charter Company - One of our Courier Operators

 In the 1980s and 1990s there were a number of small air charter operators whose operations largely went unnoticed. The Air Charter Company was one of these operators. It was established in 1995 by David Ross and based in Rotorua and offered 24 hour nationwide charter, scenic air tours and air freight services. Iain Payne was appointed as the chief pilot. The first aircraft registered

3rd Level New Zealand Dec 13, 2025
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Cranky on the Web: Indian Dreams and Field Hockey
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Cranky on the Web: Indian Dreams and Field Hockey

Yes, this is the strangest weekly round-up I’ve ever written. If you’re looking for good airline-related content, you may just want to skip to The Air Show down below. But if you’re looking to expand your horizons, well, get ready. How RDU could land a nonstop flight to India – Business Journals Yes, this is...

The Cranky Flier Dec 13, 2025
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