Why Do Airlines Fly Some Of Their Largest Aircraft On The Shortest Routes?

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Get All of Cranky via Email or Now Just Receive Event Emails

With Cranky Dorkfest coming up, and the waitlist for the LAX ramp visit growing, I’ve been asked by some how they could have learned about the event more quickly. The simple answer is that there are two options, and one of them just became more useful. Subscribing used to be just a single email in...

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000

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Dubai Airport lost a third of passengers as Iran conflict crippled air travel

Dubai International Airport (DXB) lost a third of its passengers in the first six months of the year… The post Dubai Airport lost a third of passengers as Iran conflict crippled air travel appeared first on AeroTime.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:37:13 +0000

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United Airlines Left Passengers Outside On Tarmac For 5 Hours After Crew Timed Out Mid-Taxi

Onboard supply shortages, crew duty limits, and closed CBP facilities led to a nightmare situation on a Wisconsin tarmac.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:17 GMT