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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 of Cranky Talk!

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Rules regarding refunds

Rules regarding junk fees

New regulations announcement

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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 spoke with Adam Decaire to learn more about the decision and see how it's going.

Southwest was called to the principal's office in DC to answer for the meltdown over the holidays. We break down some testimony and what could happen if a passenger's bill of rights were ever to pass. 

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With Delta announcing free wifi, the differences between airlines continue to grow. Join us for a brief history of wifi on airplanes and what the future might hold. 

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It's time for the annual Cranky Talk exclusive peak behind the curtain at what you can expect when you tune in to the 2023 Cranky Network Awards on February 23! 

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We return from our break a little early to pod about the Southwest meltdown over the holidays.

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Brett goes on a rant about seat pitch and why it's terrible for measuring legroom. Is there a better alternative? Listen to find out! 

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Frontier's GoWild! is live. Brett tries to see if Dave thinks it's worthwhile. 

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President Biden gave a speech on junk fees recently so Brett and Dave carved up the portions specific to the travel industry and discussed what is true, what stretches the truth, and what might be junky in this less-than-amazing speech. 

Transcript of the speech

Video of the speech

“Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees “

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Listen to an interview with the CEO of Flair, Stephen Jones, on how he sees the market evolving.