The new American Airlines Flagship Lounge in Philadelphia opened in Terminal A but falls short. Here is what to expect at the PHL Flagship Lounge.
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago (ORD)
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 […]
Review: United Airlines 777-200ER Domestic Polaris Business Class San Francisco – Newark
I flew on a United Airlines internationally-configured 777-200ER from San Francisco to Newark in Polaris Business Class, my first time flying on a premium transcontinental flight on United Airlines since the carrier rebranded some of its domestic routes as Polaris. The flight was mostly pleasant, though the lack of functional Wi-Fi was particularly difficult for […]
American Airlines Returns To Haiti, Adds More Venezuela Flights From Miami
American Airlines will soon serve 100 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, with new service to Maracaibo, Venezuela and a return to Haiti via Cap-Haitien. American Airlines Adds Haiti, Maracaibo Flights As Latin America Network Hits 100 Destinations American Airlines is adding two new destinations from Miami, including a return to Haiti and […]
American Airlines Upgrades Lounge Dining With Better Hot Meals, A La Carte Dishes
Earlier this week, I wrote that American Airlines was winning me over with better food in its network of Admirals Club lounges. Now American has made clear this was not a lucky outlier, but part of a deliberate effort to improve dining across its Admirals Club and Flagship Lounge network. American Airlines Confirms Admirals Club […]
Review: American Airlines A321XLR Business Class
I flew a brand new American Airlines A321XLR from Los Angeles to New York in Flagship Business Class and enjoyed the sleek new cabin and individual seat. It’s not a perfect business class seat, but it is a big upgrade from the A321T seat we’ve seen for so many years on the same route. American […]
Delta’s LAX Ambitions Grow With A Second Delta One Lounge
Delta Air Lines officially plans to open a second Delta One Lounge at LAX in Terminal 2, but I suspect this will be less of a second standalone flagship lounge and more of a Delta One dining section within the resurrected Sky Club. Either way, it underscores Delta’s growing ambitions in Los Angeles. Delta Plans […]
My First Domestic Polaris Flight On United Airlines Was Great, Except For One Thing
I flew from San Francisco to Newark in Polaris Business Class, my first time flying on a premium transcontinental flight on United Airlines since the carrier rebranded some of its domestic routes as Polaris. I Flew Domestic “Polaris” For the First Time On United Airlines United now sells longhaul Hawaii flights and transcontinental flights between […]
American Airlines Is Winning Me Over With BBQ, Brisket, And Better Admirals Club Food
Kudos to American Airlines for really improving the food menu at its Admirals Club lounges. I’ve been seriously impressed by the beef brisket and BBQ pork along with fresh salads and new charcuterie options. American Airlines Has Upped Its Admirals Club Food Game AA is really trying hard to re-invent itself, recognizing that if it […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
I like to update my United Polaris Lounge reviews every couple of years. Here’s a look at what to expect at United’s San Francisco (SFO) Polaris Lounge. This review will not be as comprehensives as the older ones below it, as not much has changed. United Polaris Lounge San Francisco Review (SFO) One huge change […]
United Airlines Expands Polaris Business Class To Premium Transcon And Hawaii Routes
Without notice, United Airlines has introduced Polaris business class branding on select domestic flights. With that change comes one very important change to lounge access. United Starts Selling Polaris Business Class On Domestic Flights United Airlines has begun rebranding select premium transcontinental and Hawaii flights as Polaris business class rather than United Business or First. […]
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 […]
