A leaked slide deck suggests that United Airlines is pulling further ahead of American Airlines as the preferred hometown carrier at Chicago O’Hare (ORD), but is AA on an irreversible death spiral or simply in need of returning to...
American Flight Diverts After “Service Dog” Attacks Passenger
An American Eagle flight was forced to divert in Colorado Springs to offload a passenger after a “service dog” attack onboard. American Eagle Flight Diverts After “Service Dog” Attacks Passenger On April 15, 2025, American flight AA4980 departed from...
Leaked: American Airlines 777-300ER To Feature Most Premium Seats Of Any US Carrier
A major cabin overhaul is coming to American Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER fleet—and it’s not just a cosmetic update or a quick swap of the existing first class seats for two more rows of business class. According to a leaked...
5 American AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots
American Airlines AAdvantage is now the most valuable loyalty program among the three major US network carriers. One reason is because of its both objectively and relatively attractive award redemption charts. Here, I’ll highlight my top five American AAdvantage...
American Airlines Fires Veteran Flight Attendant Who Fought Back After Passenger Attacked Him
A popular and well-liked flight attendant who had flown with American Airlines for 26 years has been terminated for his conduct arising out of a fight that occurred onboard a flight in which a passenger attacked him. American Airlines...
American Airlines Jets Clip Wings At DCA With Members Of Congress Onboard
In a concerning incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) today, two American Airlines regional jets collided on the taxiway, one with six members of Congress onboard, marking yet another mishap at this busy airfield. Another DCA Incident:...
Review: American Airlines Flagship Business Transcontinental (LAX-JFK)
The American Airlines Flagship Transcontinental Business Class experience does not live up to expectations, at least on the Airbus A321T, but at least there is potential…a whole lot of it. Let’s review my flight from Los Angeles to New...
Insane: American Airlines Forbids Agents From Assisting With Standby
If American Airlines really wants to be a premium carrier, it needs to stop alienating passengers with ridiculous standby policies that could not be more customer-unfriendly. Come on AA, this is such a low-hanging fruit… A Silly Rule American...
American Airlines Gate Agent Warns Carry-On Bags Will Be Checked For Those Who Attempt To Board Before Group Number Called
Going off script, an American Airlines gate agent in Dallas warned that passengers who tried to board ahead of their boarding group would have their carry-on bag confiscated and placed in the cargo hold. Is this a valid tool...
Scott Kirby’s Dismissal Of A New “Premium” American Airlines Is Very Personal
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby does not think there is room in the USA for a third “premium” airline, dismissing the aspirations of American Airlines to join Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in putting more emphasis on the...
American Airlines Rolls Out “Spring Flavor Awakening” In Admirals Club Lounges
American Airlines is rolling out new seasonal menus in its network of Admirals Club airport lounges, another sign that it is taking seriously its commitment to invest in its premium product. New Spring Menus In American Airlines Admirals Club...
What Compensation Should I Request From American Airlines?
Since American Airlines is still my secondary airline and I’ve never once asked for compensation, I’d love your help in determining how best to constructively approach AA and what kind of compensation to ask for after issues on my...
Another Dubious Flagship Business Class Flight On American Airlines…
For the fourth flight in a row, my transcontinental journey in American Airlines “Flagship Business Class” on the Airbus A321T was disappointing, leaving me wondering why AA is willing to tolerate such mediocrity. American Airlines Flagship Business Class Round...
Lovely: “Service Dog” Stands On Furniture Eating Lounge Food In American Airlines Admirals Club
A mangnamamous “service dog” was so exhausted from his laborious role as caretaker and guardian that he had to rest on a couch and eat food or drink intended for human beings in an American Airlines Admirals Club. Someone give...
Crazy Florida Couple Arrested For Trying To Force Their Way Onto American Airlines Flight
A Florida couple was arrested for trying to force their way onboard an American Airlines flight after showing up late to board and then using hot coffee as a weapon to repel gate agents from stopping them. No, the...
Crazy: American Airlines Gate Agent Threatens To Eject Family Because Father Tried To Carry His Daughter’s Bag
A young family shares a very sad story that occurred on American Airlines and cries out for immediate correction: a gate agent who made up a ridiculous rule requiring carry-on items and then threatened to deny the family boarding...
American Airlines Wants $2,896 For An Upgrade On A 190-Mile Flight…
American Airlines offers a first class cabin even on its shorter flights, but the expensive upgrade prices may not be commensurate with the experience onboard…just a friendly warning! An Expensive Upgrade On American Airlines View From The Wing noticed...
American Airlines 787-9 Escorted To Rome By Fighter Jets After Bomb Threat Onboard
An American Airlines 787-9 bound for Delhi, India turned around en route and diverted Rome–escorted by fighter jets–after a bomb threat onboard. India-Bound American Airlines 787-9 Diverts To Rome After Bomb Threat On Saturday, February 22, 2025, AA292 from...
American Airlines Will Resume Its Longest Domestic Route, Challenging United Airlines
American Airlines will resume its nonstop service between Chicago and Honolulu, marking the resumption of its longest domestic route and challenging United Airlines on a route it currently operates without competition. American Airlines Resumes Chicago – Honolulu Service In...
Make American Airlines Great Again: A Five-Point Blueprint
American Airlines has finally awakened and realized that it will continue to fall behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines unless it offers a more premium experience for its passengers. Here’s how it can be done. 5 Ways American...
