The American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an elevated lounge experience compared to the Admirals Club one level below, with a nice buffet and plenty of room to spread out. American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago Review (ORD) I’ve visited this lounge many times, especially while I held oneworld emerald status […]
Premium Progress: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Opens In Philadelphia (PHL)
American Airlines has opened a new Flagship Lounge in Philadelphia and it looks wonderful…the sort of lounge that demonstrates AA is finally trying to compete for the premium market segment again. New American Airlines Flagship Lounge Opens In Philadelphia (PHL) – A First Look This week, American Airlines opened it long-awaited new Flagship Lounge (and […]
American Airlines: Flagship Lounge Philadelphia Lags Others
The introduction of American Airlines new Flagship lounge at Philadelphia is an utter disappointment and lags significantly behind the competition. New Flagship Lounge Open In Terminal A the American Airlines lounges (Philadelphia) are open for business and on a recent flight I tried the Flagship lounge. At the top of a three story escalator (or […]
United Airlines Introduces A321neo “Coastliner” With Polaris Seats On Domestic Flights
United Airlines is about to do something it has never done before: offer a true Polaris business class experience on domestic flights. That will be accomplished through a new subfleet of Airbus A321neo jets called the “Coastliner” set to debut later this year on key premium transcontinental routes. United Unveils A321neo “Coastliner” With Polaris Seats […]
American Airlines’ Robert Isom Breaks His Silence After Union Revolt, But The Path Forward Remains Unclear
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom recently issued a video response to mounting internal pressure following a historic no-confidence vote by the flight attendant union and similar frustration expressed by the pilots’ union. The speech was intended to outline a turnaround plan for the airline in 2026, but what came through in tone and substance was […]
American Airlines Unveils New Admirals Club At Chicago O’Hare Amid Battle With United
American Airlines is investing in its premium customer experience at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with plans for a significantly expanded Admirals Club lounge in Concourse L. American Plans New 10,000-Square-Foot Admirals Club Lounge At Chicago O’Hare American Airlines announced that construction is underway on a new, larger Admirals Club lounge at Chicago O’Hare in […]
I Survived The American Airlines Meltdown…But My Flight Didn’t Arrive Until 2:33 AM
I flew in the midst of the storm yesterday–the operational storm that American Airlines has been battling for several days–and actually made it home…but it was very, very late. Flying American Airlines In The Middle Of Its Operational Chaos American Airlines has had a horrible week in terms of delays and cancellations and yesterday was […]
My First Impressions Of American Airlines’ New A321XLR Flagship Business Class
I had the chance to fly the brand new American Airlines A321XLR from Los Angeles to New York in Flagship Business Class and quite liked the sleek new cabin and individual seat. American Airlines A321XLR Flagship Business Class – My First Impressions I had to travel from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh and while I could […]
Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Review: Seattle’s Best Domestic Lounge?
The Alaska Airlines North Satellite lounge at Seattle (SEA) is a fitting flagship lounge, with stunning views, cozy seating, and excellent barista-made coffee. Alaska Airlines North Satellite Lounge Seattle Review (SEA) While I considered lounge hopping before my flight back to Chicago, I found this lounge so comfortable that I ended up staying, enjoying a […]
American Airlines Upgrades Coffee: Lavazza Coming To Flights And Lounges
American Airlines is upgrading its inflight and lounge experience with a new partnership that brings Lavazza coffee to passengers both on the ground and in the air. American Airlines Partners With Lavazza For Inflight And Lounge Coffee American Airlines has announced that it will begin serving Lavazza coffee across all cabins and in its Admirals […]
Review: American Airlines’ New “78P” Business Class (Chicago – London)
Another American Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner review? Yes…after my earlier flight went mechanical, I was rebooked on the late-night 78P flight from Chicago to London in business class, once again on a brand new aircraft with Flagship Suites. American Airlines 78P Business Class Chicago – London Review After AA46 was delayed 21 hours due to a […]
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class Flagship Suites Preferred
Here’s a “review” of the spacious new Flagship Suites Preferred on American Airlines, the front-row business class seats on the new 787-9 Dreamliners. I put review in quotations because my flight ultimately went mechanical, so this review will heavily focus on the seat rather than the flight itself. American Airlines 787-9 Business Class – Flagship […]
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Flagship Suites Business Class
It’s rare these days to see widebody jets on domestic routes, but I enjoyed flying a brand new American Airlines 787-9 from Los Angeles to Chicago in Flagship Suites, the carrier’s latest business class product. American Airlines 787-9 Flagship Suites Review I used miles to book this trip: AA had space on the new “787P” […]
Introduction: A Quick Family Trip To Germany With AA’s New 787-9 Flagship Business Class + SAS A330-300
Welcome to my next trip report series, which will recount my recent, very brief trip to Germany to pick up my kids from their summer holiday with Oma and Opa. This report will include flights on the new AA 787-9 Flagship Business Class product, a regional flight on SAS, and a longhaul SAS A330-300 flight […]
My American Airlines Flagship Suite Preferred Flight Didn’t Make It Off The Ground…
Well, my plans to fly the 787-9 Flagship Suite Preferred on American Airlines from Chicago to London never got off the ground thanks to a mechanical issue that required taking the plane out of service. While I ultimately made it to my final destination on time, it was not in the manner in which I […]
AA Flagship Suites: The Posh Way To Travel Between Los Angeles And Chicago
My first flight on the brand new American Airlines 787-9 with Flagship Suites exceeded my expectations and represents the best way to travel between Los Angeles and Chicago. My First Flight On AA Flagship Suites As I detailed yesterday, I’m on a short journey to Germany to pick up my children from their summer holiday. […]
Review: SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen (CPH)
The SAS Gold Lounge in Copenhagen (CPH) remains an excellent hub lounge for Scandinavian Airlines. Here’s an updated review. SAS Gold Lounge Copenhagen Review (CPH) I’ve reviewed this lounge several times over the years, but not since SAS moved from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. My earlier reviews (below), even the original 2019 review, are largely […]
Will American Follow Delta, United Into Business Basic?
Delta Air Lines and United have both indicated they will unbundle elements of their business class products, will American Airlines follow suit? Basic Business Class Is Coming, Whether We Like It Or Not Delta first indicated that it would look to unbundle business class benefits from the seat itself. This has already been done in […]
My American Airlines 787-9 Tour: Here’s A Look At Every Cabin On New Flagship Dreamliner
American Airlines debuted its brand new 787-9 yesterday with a pair of domestic flights between Chicago and Los Angeles. I had the chance to tour AA’s new flagship aircraft and am excited to share some pictures and first impressions with you. American Airlines 787-9 Flagship Tour – My First Impressions I was unable to attend […]
American Airlines Rolls Out Flagship Business Suites On 787-9: Here’s Where To Find Them
American Airlines 787-9 With Flagship Business Suites: Routes + Award Space American Airlines is finally ready to roll out its new Flagship Business Suites aboard the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, its first major business class hard product update in decade. The new seats come with sliding privacy doors, wireless charging, more personal storage, and a chaise-style […]
