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A show about the ins and outs of aviation and travel, from interviews with industry leaders to deep dives on a range of travel topics.... more
FAQs about Cranky Talk:How many episodes does Cranky Talk have?The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.
September 03, 2020The Airline Industry Approaches a CliffBrett 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 retirementTSA checkpoint travel numbersCrankyflier: The Government Stimulus is Done, Now We Wait to See the Results ...more14minPlay
August 20, 2020Cranky Talk: Brett Books a FlightDave needs to travel, so in this episode Brett walks him through how the process has changed in the time of COVID-19...more15minPlay
August 18, 2020The Cranky Flier Interview #18: Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, Andrew WattersonAndrew is back for his annual visit. This time we talk about the pandemic, of course, but also the MAX and more....more23minPlay
August 06, 2020Cranky Talk: How Airlines are Keeping Travelers SafeWe'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...more19minPlay
July 23, 2020Cranky 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! Thanks to our sponsor Turbulence Forecast! ...more14minPlay
July 09, 2020Cranky Talk: How Airports are Funded and the Impact of COVID-19This 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 ReportMissourian: Columbia Hotel Tax LAWA Landing FeesDallas Morning News: DFW Toll Road...more13minPlay
June 25, 2020Cranky Talk: Summer Travel Ideas in the Time of COVID-19In 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 ...more13minPlay
June 16, 2020The Cranky Flier Interview #17: United Airlines Vice President, International Network and Alliances, Patrick Quayle...more20minPlay
June 11, 2020Cranky Talk: To Fly or Not to Fly? Buying tickets in the time of COVIDIn 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...more12minPlay
May 28, 2020Cranky Talk: The Airport of the FutureIn 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...more13minPlay
FAQs about Cranky Talk:How many episodes does Cranky Talk have?The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.