Cranky Talk Podcast
1) Cranky Talk: New Rules from DOT
We're back! DOT recently announced some new rules for airlines intended to benefit consumers. What are these rules? When are these rules? What do they mean for you? All that and more, on this episode ...Show More
2) The Cranky Flier Interview #34: Southwest SVP Network Planning and Network Operations Control Adam Decaire
Southwest has done something unique, bringing its Network Planning group -- the people who decide when and where to fly -- under the Chief Operating Officer instead of the Chief Commercial Officer. I ...Show More
3) The Cranky Flier Interview #33 - Porter EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Jackson
Kevin and I sit down to on an airplane to talk about Porter's big expansion plans
4) Cranky Talk:Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 and the Boeing 737-9 Max
We're dusting off the podcast to talk about Boeing, the Max, and what we know about flight 1282.  Thank you to our sponsor, Medjet! The membership service that protects you if you get sick or injure...Show More
5) Cranky Talk: NDC Woes
We're back! Join us for an episode all about how NDC might not quite be as ready for prime time as American wants it to be and its impact on the travel agency world. We're joined by special guests fro...Show More
6) The Cranky Flier Interview #32 - United SVP Global Network Planning and Alliances Patrick Quayle
Following up three years after our June 2020 discussion, Patrick and I run through the different regions and talk about what United is seeing in terms of success in the network planning world.
7) Cranky Talk: A Conversation With Wallace Beall on Airline Pricing and Overbooked Flights
In a special return episode, Brett and Dave had a chat with Wallace Beall who worked in revenue management at several airlines including American, and was in charge of yield management when Brett work...Show More
8) The Cranky Flier Interview #31 - Air Canada EVP Marketing and Digital Mark Nasr
Mark and I spoke about Air Canada's plans for rolling out its implementation of NDC for travel agency bookings. The airline is taking a more thoughtful approach, and Mark has plenty to say about how o...Show More
The Cranky Flier Interview #31 - Air Canada EVP Marketing and Digital Mark Nasr
25:38 | Apr 24th, 2023
9) The Cranky Flier Interview #30 - Norse Atlantic President Charles Duncan
Join me as I talk with the new president of Norse Atlantic about the airline's plans.
10) Cranky Talk: CNA Wrap Up and a Special Announcement
Brett does a recap of the CNAs with Courtney Miller from Visual Approach!  Stay tuned til the end for a special announcement on the future of the podcast from Brett and Dave!