An American Airlines flight from Tokyo to Dallas diverted to Seattle after a passenger became enraged that her in-seat power outlet stopped working and attempted to breach the flight deck after flight attendants were unable to fix the problem....
FAA Warns American Airlines’ Largest Regional Carrier, Envoy Air, Calling Into Question Safety Of Regional Jets
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned Envoy Air, the largest regional carrier operating on behalf of American Airlines, after pilot error nearly resulted in a “catastrophic” situation and several other questionable incidents. Envoy Air Safety Lapses Question...
Is JetBlue A Trojan Horse For American Airlines?
American Airlines has teamed up with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue to bolster its route network and better compete with Delta and United. Both partners provide a number of potential benefits to American. But could JetBlue turn out to be...
American Airlines Tells Flight Attendants To Skip Meals, Sparking (Unreasonable) Outrage
American Airlines has told flight attendants to arrive at airports earlier and skip buying food if it might impede an on-time departure. The union representing American Airlines flight attendants is outraged, but I fail to see the offense in...
Pizza Party On American Airlines!
After an American Eagle flight headed to Charlotte was forced to divert due to bad weather, the captain made everyone’s day by arranging a pizza party onboard. Pizza diplomacy always works! American Airlines Pizza Party American flight 4798, an...
Woman Attacks American Airlines Flight Attendant For Refusing To Collect Her Trash
A woman has been charged with assault and interfering with the performance of the duties of the flight attendant after confronting then attacking a pair of flight attendants on an American Airlines flight to New York City. Woman Attacks...
Ridiculous: Pregnant Woman Denied Glass Of Water On American Airlines For “Safety” Reasons
A pregnant woman experiencing dizziness was denied a glass of water on American Airlines after flight attendants told her that they could not give her a drink due to “COVID safety.” Pregnant Woman Denied Water On American Airlines Due...
American Airlines CEO Fasts For Ramadan
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker fasted for Ramadan on Thursday, noting it was done out of respect for the Muslim employee at American Airlines. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Fasts For Ramadan Posting on LinkedIn, Parker explained: Yesterday, I...
New Carry-On Restrictions At American Airlines Unlikely To Be Enforced
American Airlines has told its gate agents to crack down on oversized carry-ons. In practice, however, I expect very little will change in terms of carry-on enforcement. New Policy: American Airlines Will Charge For Gate Checking Oversized Carry-On Bags...
Pastor Claims American Airlines Banned Him For Preaching The Gospel
An evangelical pastor has claimed that American Airlines has banned him for preaching the Bible despite holding nearly two million miles on the carrier. But AA insists the pastor refused to comply with its onboard mask policy. Pastor Mike...
Prince Harry Chose American Airlines First Class Over British Airways
Prince Harry, now a California resident, recently flew to London and back to take part in the funeral of his grandfather, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. But instead of flying a British carrier, the British royal flew on...
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy
I didn’t fly in premium economy class, but I did fly in a premium economy seat. For reasons I cannot explain nor understand, American Airlines does not market its premium economy cabin as a separate class of service on...
American Airlines Sees A Business Case For Political Activism
I’m fascinated by how airlines have become involved in political issues and the reasons they provide for doing so. The latest example: how American Airlines CEO Doug Parker justifies his carrier’s vocal role in opposing Republican-led efforts to change...
American Airlines Moves In Right Direction With Service Resumptions
American Airlines has announced full beverage service will be restored to first class next month and later to economy class. Buy-onboard snacks and meals will also return this summer. It’s a small step, but a step in the right...
American Airlines Showers 777s On Miami
American Airlines is ramping up its Miami service, with dedicated Boeing 777 service on two key domestic routes and a plethora of widebody service to Latin America. American Airlines Will Exclusively Run Boeing 777 Between Miami And Los Angeles...
Hands Off My Espresso, American Airlines!
Silly American Airlines. Silly corporate double-speak. So we’re really supposed to believe you are removing espresso pods and milk frothers to save fuel? It’s time to learn from the example of your new partner JetBlue and start offering gourmet...
Texas Lieutenant Governor Mocks American Airlines
Learning from Delta Air Lines’ indecisiveness in Georgia, American Airlines quickly condemned a new voting law Texas legislators are considering. The mocking response from the Texas Lieutenant Governor’s office underscores the contentious nature of this debate. What Is Senate...
Reciprocal Elite Upgrades: Alaska Airlines Vs. American Airlines
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have unveiled reciprocal elite upgrades for their status members. Do Alaska or American members get the better deal? Reciprocal Elite Upgrades: Alaska Vs. American Alaska Airlines has officially joined the oneworld alliance and with...
My Productive 10-Hour Trip To Nowhere On American Airlines
I recently spent over 10 hours on American Airlines, only to end up exactly where I started. But it was by design and proved to be an incredibly productive day aboard the 777-200. As an added bonus, I even...
Transcontinental Business Class Breakfast: American Airlines Vs. United Airlines
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Last week, I compared...
