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...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Strikes Passenger On Head With Coffee Pot Who Tried To Breach Cockpit Mid-Flight
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...
