Maybe it was beginner’s luck, but I had a wonderful flight on American Airlines from London to New York on the 777-300ER in business class. I hear so many complaints about service on American Airlines, but that was absolutely...
The Real News Concerning Doug Parker’s Retirement
I know better than to cast stones at my esteemed colleagues, but I just had to chuckle at the headlines yesterday about the “future” retirement of American Airlines CEO Doug Parker. In other breaking news, the sun set in...
How I Got Home From Europe Cheaply, But In Style
When we discovered that we’d need to leave Germany ahead of schedule, my first order of business was finding flights home. We ended up flying home on British Airways and American Airlines on a basic economy ticket, though booking...
American Airlines Sends Man $1,000 Bill For Skipping Flights
Last month I wrote about American Airlines confronting a man who was was engaging in throw-away ticketing and warning him to cease and desist or face consequences. He did not, and now has received a hefty bill from American...
American Airlines Captain Shuts Down Onboard MAGA Rally
Silence is golden. That’s my motto when I fly. So I applaud a captain on American Airlines who warned a pack of pro-Trump passengers shouting “USA! USA! USA!” to shut up or face removal. A member of the “party”...
American Airlines Warning “Throwaway Ticketing” Passengers Their Status Is In Jeopardy (And Why You Should Expect More Of This)
American Airlines is stepping up its fight against so-called throwaway ticketing by blocking online check-in for “suspects” engaging in this practice. Expect a lot more of this in the months ahead. American Airlines Cracking Down On Throwaway Ticketing Throwaway...
American Airlines Uses Web Specials To Dupe Passengers Into Restrictive Awards
American Airlines has been using web specials to dupe passengers into more restrictive awards after eliminating redeposit fees. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed...
American Airlines Shows The Aloha Spirit
When an American Airlines flight to Honolulu was canceled on Christmas Eve, American Airlines thought outside of the box and displayed the Aloha Sprit rather than leave passengers stranded. American Airlines Shows Aloha Spirit With Re-Route Of AA1859 After...
American Airlines “D0” Rule Utterly Moronic During Pandemic
American Airlines management has a policy to make flights depart on-time, but it doesn’t make much sense during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card offer please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
In Defense Of American Airlines: Thanks For The Gift!
View From the Wing says “American’s holiday gift promotion makes no sense, and is stunning in its lack of generosity.” The Points Guy says “American hyped holiday cheer and gifts, but delivered me disappointment.” But my message to American...
American Airlines Offering International Upgrades to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Elites
As American Airlines and Alaska Airlines partnership begins, international upgrades will be available to MVP elites too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
Flight Attendants Face Condemnation After Calling Police On First Class Do-Gooder
A pair of flight attendants at American Airlines has been accused of unjustified retaliation against a passenger after he confronted them for not wearing masks…hours after they put their masks back on. There’s a lot of blame to go...
