I love coffee more than most…but I prefer not to be struck on the head with a coffee pot! One passenger, however, received a blow on the head with a coffee pot by a flight attendant after he tried...
Woman With Nut Allergy Thrown Off American Airlines Flight Because Flight Attendants Claim They Are “Contractually Obliged To Serve Hot Mixed Nuts In First And Business Class”

I had to chuckle at the reason why a woman was recently thrown off an American Airlines: because flight attendants claimed they were not allowed to avoid serving nuts onboard. But this is actually no laughing matter. Woman With...
I Don’t Like Dynamic Award Pricing, But I’m Not Worried About Alaska Airlines (Just Yet)

Alaska Airlines is set to introduce dynamic pricing on American Airlines awards staring next month, prompting more questions than answers. I tend to think this particular change will be positive, but I’m still no fan of dynamic award pricing....
American Airlines Faces Sharp Attack From Family Of Fallen Marine Over Handling Of His Angel Flight

A military family from West Virginia is calling for a boycott against American Airlines, asserting that a series of missteps marred a critical moment in which the remains of their deceased U.S. Marine son were transferred to Pittsburgh. Military...
Man Sentenced To Six Months In Prison For Groping American Airlines Flight Attendant

A Canadian citizen faces six moths in prison after pleading guilty to groping an American Airlines flight attendant last August. Man Jailed For Six Months After Admitting To Groping American Airlines Flight Attendant The incident took place on American...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Upgrades His Girlfriend To First Class After Takeoff, Sits Down Next To Her, Spends Flight Loudly Chatting…

Have we discovered another reason why the union representing American Airlines flight attendants demanded cutbacks in beverage and meal service onboard: so flight attendants can upgrade and fraternize with their significant others? American Airlines Flight Attendant Upgrades Girlfriend, Spends...
Olivia Culpo Taunts American Airlines With Risqué Outfit On Delta Air Lines

After being told to cover up on American Airlines, former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo flew home from Mexico to Los Angeles on Delta, donning an outfit even more risqué than on her outbound journey. Delta did not question her...
American Airlines CEO Blames Masks For Stagnant Business Travel. Is He Correct?

Speaking during a fourth quarter earnings call last Thursday, outgoing American Airlines CEO Doug Parker linked the incidence of masks to the stagnation of business travel. Parker sees business travel returning when masks are no longer compulsory. But is...
Shameful: Power-Tripping American Airlines Flight Attendant Threatens Complaining Passenger After Kicking Off Maskless Two-Year-Old

This story is so bad on so many levels, but the bottom line is that the American Airlines flight attendant in question should be supremely pitied for her deplorable behavior. She has no business being in a customer-facing role....
American Airlines Kowtows To Union Demands For Service Cuts

UPDATE: American Airlines has kowtowed to the demands of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and will reduce service onboard in all cabins. As noted by AA insider JonNYC, the following cuts will be introduced effective January 26,...
American Airlines Denies It Is Eliminating First Class

American Airlines has said it is not eliminating its first class product onboard the Airbus A321 and Boeing 777-300ER, calling the brief replacement of first class with “Flagship Business Plus” an error. Will American Airlines “Flagship Business Plus” Replace...
Miss Universe Olivia Culpo Busted By American Airlines For Skimpy Attire

Former Miss USA and Miss Universe Olivia Culpo was stopped from boarding an American Airlines flight in Los Angeles until she covered up. Is this just another case of egregious selective enforcement of AA’s nebulous dress code? Olivia Culpo...
Crazed Passenger Who Breached American Airlines Cockpit Released By Authorities

The crazed passenger who ran down a jet bridge, onboard an American Airlines 737-800, into the flight deck, and then proceeded to damage flight instruments before attempting to jump out the window was apprehended by authorities…only to be released...
American Airlines Passenger Damages Cockpit, Tries To Jump Out Window

Instead of turning right when entering the aircraft and taking his seat, a man turned left, entered the cockpit, broke flight controls, and then tried to jump out of the window. The result was a damaged American Airlines 737-800,...
American Airlines Pilot Under Fire For “Let’s Go Brandon” Luggage Tag

An irate passenger took to Twitter to complain about her American Airlines pilot, whom she photographed with a prominent “Let’s Go Brandon” tag on his luggage ahead of a flight to Miami. American Airlines says it is looking into...
American Airlines Lounge Staff Threaten Strike At LAX

American Airlines lounge staff have voted overwhelming to authorize a strike at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as other airport workers prepare for a day of protest. LAX Strike Authorized After Vote By American Airlines Lounge Workers On Monday,...
Doublespeak On Masks From American Airlines CEO

In a rare moment of candor, the CEOs of the two largest domestic airlines in the United States both expressed personal belief that mask mandates do little to promote safety onboard commercial flights. But hours later, both airlines tried...
I’m Having Second Thoughts On Skipping The Most Lucrative American Airlines Deal Of The Year (Earn Up to 240 Miles Per Dollar Spent)

3:00PM ET UPDATE: The deal is dead. American says the bonus will be honored. Congrats to all who got in on it. 8:00AM ET UPDATE: View From The Wing...
American Airlines: Hoping For Improvement With CEO Isom At Helm

American Airlines announced last week that Robert Isom would replace Doug Parker as CEO of the carrier. Here’s to hoping for improvement – but what other choice do we have? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
An Idiotic Refund Request On American Airlines

An infantile man faces a hefty fine for refusing to wear his mask and throwing a nasty temper tantrum onboard his American Airlines flight to Southern California when flight attendants denied his idiotic refund request. Maskless Man Creates Trouble...