This month American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To commemorate this centennial, AA is offering special dishes in premium cabins that evoke classic dishes of the 1920s. I recently had the chance to try beef Wellington on a...
American Airlines Rejects United Merger, Praises Trump, Signals Bigger Shakeup
American Airlines has rejected the idea of a merger with United Airlines, but its carefully worded statement leaves open the potential of consolidation in a different way. American Airlines Rejects United Merger, But Leaves The Door Open For Something...
American Flight Attendants Want More Pay On London Flights…But The Case Is Weak
American Airlines flight attendants are demanding more pay for working flights to London, citing increased workload tied to an ongoing catering mess at Heathrow. I understand the frustration…but this feels like the wrong hill to die on. American Flight...
FAA Cuts Chicago O’Hare Flights, Ending A “Pointless” Capacity War Between United And American
The FAA is stepping in at Chicago O’Hare and cutting flights this summer, a move that ironically provides relief to both American Airlines and United Airlines and likely benefits consumers too. FAA Flight Cuts At Chicago O’Hare Are A...
T-Mobile Free Inflight Wi-Fi Removed On American And United…United’s Timing Makes No Sense
T-Mobile’s free inflight Wi-Fi perk appears to be disappearing on at least two major U.S. carriers, and while that may make sense in the case of American Airlines, it raises real questions concerning United Airlines. T-Mobile Free Inflight Wi-Fi...
Insane: United Airlines CEO Floated American Airlines Merger To Trump In White House Meeting
We’ve engaged in a lot of discussion lately about who JetBlue and Spirit Airlines might merge with in this challenging environment, but I don’t think anyone predicted a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines, especially a merger courted...
American Bets Billions On Miami And DFW
While competitors cut capacity, American is dropping $5 billion into simultaneous expansions at both hubs. Here's why it matters.
American Airlines, Google Reduce Contrails By 62%
American and Google reduced contrail formation by nearly two-thirds on transatlantic flights. The tech is proven, cheap, and almost nobody is talking about it.
American Airlines Strips Basic Economy Perks From Elites, Raises Bag Fees
After Delta, United, JetBlue, and even Southwest raised checked bag fees, American Airlines has now followed suit…while also making its most restrictive basic economy fares even worse. American Airlines Raises Bag Fees, Adds Basic Economy Surcharge And New Restrictions...
American Airlines Flight Delayed Because Pilot Was In Line At Starbucks…That’s How Bad AA Coffee Is
Airlines delay flights for all kinds of reasons…weather, maintenance, late inbound aircraft. But a pilot stuck in line at Starbucks? American Airlines Flight Delayed Because Pilot Was In Starbucks Line A reader of View From The Wing shares a...
American Airlines Reassigned Confirmed Business Class Seats To Employee Standbys During Boarding: Here’s How To Avoid It
Here’s a cautionary tale that should make you think twice about when you board your next flight. Checked in, confirmed seat, and still almost left behind on American Airlines… When Confirmed Seats Aren’t Really Confirmed (American Airlines Edition) A...
Man Dies On American Airlines Flight To London After Heartfelt Call With Grandchildren
A passenger’s account of a death onboard an American Airlines flight to London is another powerful reminder of how fragile life can be, but also a beautiful story that captures how I hope to spend my last days as...
American Airlines Weighs Bringing Back Seatback TVs After Betting Against Them
American Airlines is reportedly considering bringing back seatback screens on narrowbody aircraft, a remarkable reversal for an airline that spent years ripping them out and insisting personal device streaming was the future. American Airlines May Bring Back Seatback Screens,...
Scrumptious: Short Rib With Steakhouse Sauce And Twice Baked Potato In American Airlines First Class
Airline menu planners take note: passengers–including this one–love comfort food. My short ribs with a twice baked potato on a recent American Airlines flight in first class was hardly gourmet or elegant, but tasted excellent. Taste Test: Short Rib...
American’s Hub Problem Is A Credit Card Problem
Airlines make more from your credit card than your seat. That should change how we think about hubs, routes, and where carriers choose to grow. The Credit Card Is the Product Now We have made this point clear many...
American Airlines Upgrade Offer Clever, Effective, Valuable
American Airlines offered Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum clients a rare opportunity to confirm upgrade space this week. It was clever, effective, and valuable. American Airlines Offers A Limited Upgrade Option For New Bookings I was delighted to receive...
American Airlines SWU Promo: Confirm Business Class With These Cheapest Routes Right Now
American Airlines has launched a (very) limited-time systemwide upgrade (SWU) promotion that guarantees upgrade clearance when you book a premium economy ticket…but you must book by tonight. I took a look at pricing on several routes in order to...
VIDEO: Woman Tackled By Port Authority Police After Meltdown At American Airlines Counter At LaGuardia
A chaotic scene unfolded at New York LaGuardia Airport when a passenger began screaming at the American Airlines check-in counter, prompting a swift response from Port Authority Police. “Airport Karen” Tackled By Police After Attack At American Airlines Check-In...
Why I Chose A Middle Seat In Economy Over First Class On American Airlines
Sometimes the best upgrade is the one you do not take. Why I Turned Down A First Class Upgrade On American Airlines Recently I flew from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) on American Airlines. Before departure, I had...
Entitled American Airlines Passenger Kicked Off Flight For Playing Loud Videos Without Headphones
If you play videos out loud on a plane without headphones, you deserve to be thrown off the flight. That is exactly what happened on a recent American Airlines flight after a passenger refused to stop blasting videos on...
