As Spirit and Frontier struggle, United, Delta, and American lean harder into premium travel, quietly reshaping air travel into something fewer people can afford. United, American’s New Premium 787-9s Matthew has covered the rollout for American’s 787-9P (Premium) with...
United Adds Chicago Routes One Day After American’s O’Hare Expansion
A day after American Airlines rolled out a new batch of Chicago routes, United Airlines responded in kind, underscoring just how competitive the battle for O’Hare has become. United Adds More Chicago Routes One Day After American’s O’Hare Expansion...
How American Airlines Can Fix Its Baffling A321XLR Flagship Business Class Screen Policy
American Airlines has a fixable screen problem with its new A321XLR Flagship Business Class suites, and it has nothing to do with redesigning the seat. How American Airlines Can Quickly Solve Its A321XLR Flagship Business Class Screen Issue American...
American Airlines Adds 15 New Domestic Routes For Summer 2026 (Full List)
American Airlines has announced 15 new routes for summer 2026, and while none of them will move the needle individually, together they tell a very clear story about where the airline sees opportunity. American Airlines Adds 15 New Routes...
American Airlines Will Offer Free Wi-Fi Across Most Of Its Fleet In 2026 (Yay)
American Airlines’ longtime delay in offering free in-flight internet is about to end. Starting January 2026, AAdvantage members will get free high-speed Wi-Fi, sponsored by AT&T, on roughly 90% of the carrier’s fleet. It is a major shift for...
American Airlines “Gift Guy” Hands Out iPads Again, But This Time The Marketing Twist Is Obvious
Last week, I wrote a story titled, “When ‘Holiday Cheer’ On An American Flight Looks More Like Content Than Kindness” about a man who presented flight attendants with Apple AirPods Max. He’s at it again, this time with iPads...
American Airlines Passenger Hands Out AirPods Max To Crew Then Gets First Class Upgrade. Coincidence?
Something about this viral “holiday gift” aboard American Airlines and unexpected upgrade to first class felt a little too perfectly timed to be genuine…but maybe I’m just too jaded? When “Holiday Cheer” On An American Flight Looks More Like...
Disgusting Scene On American Airlines: Passenger Grinds Dead Skin Off Feet While Flight Attendant Shrugs
Odd and antisocial behavior on airplanes is nothing new, but a recent incident on an American Airlines flight shows just how bad it can get when a flight attendant notices a problem and chooses to ignore it. American Airlines...
Crazy: Rep. Nancy Mace Sues American Airlines After Being Called Out For Her Vulgar Conduct
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R – SC) is threatening to sue American Airlines and Charleston Airport for defamation, claiming the carrier falsified records to discredit her gubernatorial campaign. Rather than a valiant effort to defend her character, this is...
American Airlines: Whole Trip Upgrades Often Cheaper
On a recent domestic trip, I was offered upgrades on American Airlines. However, when re-pricing the trip, I found it was cheaper than upgrading the segments. Upgrade Offered I recently had a short trip for which I redeemed a...
American Airlines Calls On Congress To End “Unacceptable” Government Shutdown
American Airlines has joined Delta Air Lines in publicly urging Congress to end the government shutdown, warning that continued strain on the aviation system will soon impact travelers and airline operations alike. American Airlines Calls On Congress To End...
Isom, American Airlines, May Never Escape Crushing Debt
American Airlines’ ever higher pile of debt may never be paid off, meanwhile investors continue to support Isom, and give management a pass. Why? American Airlines Q3 2025 Earnings Call Lowlights American Airlines reported in its third quarter 2025...
AI And Apathy? American Airlines Service Suffers
A personal experience highlights the many service challenges that American Airlines continues to face – both technical and by staff. Tech Glitch Plays Musical Chairs It was a dark, and stormy night – a Thursday night consultants’ special –...
American Airlines To Resume Israel Flights In 2026
American Airlines hasn’t flown to Israel in years, but a recent move suggesting a shift proved correct. AA will resume service between New York and Tel Aviv in spring 2026 after a multi-year hiatus. American Airlines Returning to Israel...
American Airlines Reports $114 Million Loss, But Gains Something More Valuable
The numbers may look uninspiring, but American Airlines seems to have finally found a message Wall Street believes. American Airlines Reports $114 Million Q3 Loss — But Wins Investor Confidence American Airlines posted a third-quarter 2025 net loss of...
American Airlines Drops Ozempic Coverage, Flight Attendants Push Back
Ozempic may still be flying high in America, but not in American Airlines’ employee health plan. American Airlines Cuts Ozempic From Flight Attendant Healthcare Coverage Starting January 1, 2026, American Airlines flight attendants will lose insurance coverage for popular...
From American Airlines To Alcoholics Anonymous: AA Flight Attendant’s Drunken Meltdown At DFW
A uniformed American Airlines flight attendant reportedly showed up drunk for work at DFW Airport, assaulted a colleague, shouted incoherently, and had to be wheeled away by police in restraints after his pants fell down… Drunk American Airlines Flight...
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...
Review: American Airlines A321neo First Class
While the American Airlines A321neo lacks the seatback screens you will find on Delta Air Lines or United Airlines, our evening flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles in First Class proved quite comfortable after a long day. American Airlines...
Why Is American Airlines Removing Baggage Sizers At Gates?
American Airlines is quietly removing baggage sizers from gates, a change that has left me scratching my head and raised reasonable fear that carry-on size enforcement is about to become much more arbitrary. American Airlines Removes Baggage Sizers At...
