A trio of pilots at American Airlines involved in a near-miss with a Delta Air Lines jet at JFK last month have been subpoenaed by the NTSB after refusing the Board’s request for recorded interviews. What are these pilots trying...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Fear “Voluntary” Onboard Safety Audit
American Airlines is sending flight attendants to observe other flight attendants, with a focus on safety-related matters. It calls this program both “non-punitive” and “voluntary.” But does the program actually present a new opening for flight attendants to “snitch”...
Epic Meltdown After Man Dumps Girlfriend On American Airlines Flight
A viral video of a woman losing her mind after her boyfriend breaks up with her on an American Airlines flight is a tragic story in itself, but leaves me wondering breaking up on an airplane is smart or...
The Deficient Union Defense Of American Airlines Pilots After JFK Incident
The union representing the American Airlines pilots implicated in the JFK runway incursion incident is trying to downplay pilot culpability through a narrative that defies all reasonableness. Union Tries To Defend American Airlines Pilots At Heart Of JFK Incident...
Sha’Carri Richardson Kicked Off American Airlines Flight After Heated Argument With Flight Attendant
Track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson was kicked off an American Airlines flight after an altercation with a flight attendant onboard that began over her mobile phone use. Athlete Sha’Carri Richardson Booted From American Airlines Flight The 23-year-old athlete,...
American Airlines 777 Nearly Collides With Delta Air Lines 737 – How Could This Happen?
Disaster was narrowly avoided when an American Airlines 777 crossed the wrong runway at New York (JFK) and nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines 737. With all the safeguards in place, it is a reminder that human error...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Chicago ORD (Terminal 3, Concourse H/K)
After my British Airways flight from London to Chicago O’Hare, I stopped for a few moments at the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 3, Concourse H/K. While the club was serviceable and ticked off many boxes that an...
Why Did American Airlines Cancel Miami – Tel Aviv Route?
There’s mystery surrounding the unexpected cancellation of service between Miami and Tel Aviv on American Airlines, but I have a theory: too much competition as American Airlines continues to struggle with a widebody aircraft shortage. American Airlines Cancels Miami...
Sam Bankman-Fried Flies Flagship Business Class On American Airlines
Released on $250 million bail, disgraced FTX-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was pictured relaxing in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at New York JFK on Thursday, then flying business class to San Francisco as he awaits trial on charges of fraud....
American Airlines Offers Me Free Platinum Pro Status…
American Airlines has again offered me a generous status match via Word of Hyatt and I am quite tempted to take advantage of the “Instant Status Pass” program. Yet I do not see how I can possibly earn enough...
Woman Goes Ballistic In Miami Airport, Throws Printer And Monitor At American Airlines Gate Agent
A woman went ballistic at Miami International Airport, attacking an American Airlines gate agent and eventually throwing a monitor and printer before being surrounded by passengers, who confined her until she could be arrested. Crazed Woman Attacks American Airlines...
Nothing Says “Classy” Like Vending Machines In Airline Lounges…
Is it appropriate for an airline to sell food and drinks in vending machines in its airline lounges or is this simply tacky? Vending Machines In American Airlines’ Lounges I am now a United Club member and have used...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Dallas (DFW – Terminal D)
The American Airlines Admirals Club in Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) Terminal D is worth a stop for the guacamole alone…but otherwise just another crowded domestic AA lounge. American Airlines Admirals Club DFW Terminal D Review My flight was...
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class
To begin my trip, I flew from Los Angeles to Dallas in business class on the American Airlines 787-9, my first time on that particular jet in the AA fleet. The seat was fine, the food not so much,...
American Airlines, JetBlue Add New Routes From New York LaGuardia
American Airlines and JetBlue are adding a number of new routes from New York LaGuardia (LGA) in 2023 in a move they claim shows how vital the Northeast Alliance is for US consumers. New American Airlines Routes From New...
Should Pilots Deliberately Delay Flights To Protest Stricter Airport Security?
Angered over a significant increase in secondary checks of pilots using the Known Crewmember program, the American Airlines’ pilots union is suggesting its members deliberately delay flights by using standard security checkpoints. Pilots Face Increased Secondary Screenings At U.S....
Review: AA Flagship Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The AA Flagship Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) continues to offer an elevated lounge experience with a nice buffet, though crowding was bad during my visit. AA Flagship Lounge LAX Review I stopped by the American Airlines...
Review: American Airlines A321T Main Cabin Extra (JFK-LAX)
American Airlines’ premium transcontinental service onboard the Airbus A321T offers additional amenities over AA’s other domestic economy class flights and proved an efficient way to travel from New York to Los Angeles in Main Cabin Extra with a bit...
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Doha – New York
For my trip home from Doha, I decided to try the new Doha – New York service on American Airlines aboard the 777-200 in business class. While not in the same league as Qatar Airways, I walked away from...
Deranged Passenger Salutes Hitler, Calls For Race War At Seattle Airport
A mentally challenged passenger screamed “heil Hitler” while holding a Nazi salute, then called for a race war before being arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Deranged Neo Nazi Arrested At American Airlines Gate At Seattle Airport Ahead of his...
