American Airlines has just been named the most faith-friendly Fortune 500 company, edging out two tech companies for the top spot in 2022. Most Faith-Friendly Large Company In America? American Airlines The Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Index...
American Airlines 737-800 Veers Off Runway At Charlotte Airport

An American Airlines 737-800 ran off the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Thursday in Charlotte before safely taxiing to the gate. What could have caused this incident to happen? American Airlines 737-800 Veers Off Runway At...
Passenger Gets A Bit Too Comfortable On American Airlines…

I had to chuckle when a reader sent the photo above. I laughed even more when I got the backstory. What was that passenger thinking? Apparently there is such a thing as getting too comfortable on a plane, even...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Force Passengers To Remove Masks? Doubtful…

On April 18, 2022 the federal mask mandate was vacated by a judge in Florida. Almost immediately, airlines lifted their own requirements, with many flights suddenly become “mask optional” mid-flight. One passenger claims American Airlines “forced” him and others...
Flight Attendants At American Airlines Want To Limit Economy Class Passengers To Two Drinks Per Flight

After more than two years, American Airlines brought back alcohol sales to its economy class cabin last month. But the union representing flight attendants at American Airlines is now asking that AA limit the number of alcoholic beverages served...
Ouch: American Airlines Fires 50 Flight Attendants For Dereliction Of Duty

American Airlines has fired 50 flight attendants who failed to report for duty on reserve, as their contract required. The move disproportionately hits junior flight attendants but should come as no surprise to those who deliberately violated their contract...
Iggy Azalea Blames American Airlines For Missed Flight After Arriving Late To Gate

There are two issues going on here. First is a celebrity named Iggy Azalea who may have twisted the truth concerning an American Airlines flight. Second is the red carpet treatment celebrities receive that even passengers with elite status do...
Nearly Free Status With American Airlines Loyalty Points

I had written off American Airlines’ new Loyalty Points, and frankly, the airline until I found this way to cheaply and quickly earn status and points. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Five Ways American Airlines Can Offer A Leading First Class Product

Just a thought piece today on the future of international first class on American Airlines. Not Too Late: How American Airlines Could Offer A Leading First Class Product View From The Wing wonders whether American’s Flagship First Class product...
Maudlin Maiden Who Caused Transatlantic American Airlines Diversion Offers Every Excuse In The Book…

Recent police body cam footage offers more insight on an American Airlines diversion in January that forced a London-bound flight to return to Miami due to a disruptive passenger onboard. The passenger’s apology is really a bit much, though....
First Impressions: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class

I recently flew from Los Angeles to Dallas on an American Airlines 787-9 in business class and wish to provide my first impressions of the flight, a mini-review that touches on the highlights. American Airlines 787-9 Business Class –...
American Airlines Brings Back Espresso Onboard!

American Airlines has made the small but important step of restoring espresso provisioning to its premium-cabin product on longhaul and transcontinental aircraft. It’s the little things that matter and this move puts the premium back into premium cabin. Espresso...
Passenger Fined $81,950 For Biting American Airlines Flight Attendant

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a pair of steep fines against combative passengers who transgressions included biting, kicking, head butting, and spitting on flight attendants and other passengers. Case #1: American Airlines Passengers Bites Flight Attendant After...
I Lost My American Airlines Executive Platinum Status And I May Just Ditch All Status…

Here we are in April and my travel year is shaping up to be so different than I could have ever imagined. The bad news: I just lost my Executive Platinum elite status with American Airlines and dropped three...
American Airlines Will Resume Alcohol Sales In Economy Class

After a multi-year hiatus, American Airlines will become the last U.S. airline to resume alcohol sales onboard. Alcohol Sales On American Airlines Set To Resume During the pandemic, U.S. airlines cut alcohol sales in economy class, citing the mask...
Infamous Pastrami Sandwich On American Airlines Still Being Served In First Class

I do love pastrami…but I finally had the chance to try the infamous pastrami sandwich on American Airlines and am sorry to report it is still part of the “refreshed” first class meal service. I now understand why everyone...
American Airlines Introduces Two Major Elite Upgrade Changes

As American Airlines enters the Loyalty Points era, it is making two key changes to its elite upgrade program. American Airlines Loyalty Points Era Starts Today Starting today, the way in which elite status is earned on American Airlines...
Flight Attendant Snitch At American Airlines Infuriates Colleagues

One American Airlines flight attendant now has a target on her back after snitching on a trainee for dozing in flight. The incident underscores the sometimes-contentious relationships within flight attendant ranks over accountability and self-regulation. Flight Attendant Snitch At...
American Airlines Best Customer This Summer? Boeing

American Airlines has chosen to forgo flying a number of international routes due to lack of equipment, but not to worry, Boeing will save the day. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
A330 Retirement Is Haunting American Airlines

When the pandemic began, American Airlines quickly retired its fleet of Airbus A330 as well as Boeing 757 and 767 jets. In hindsight, that does not appear to have been a wise decision. Facing an aircraft shortage due to...