I recently watched Silence of the Lambs for the first time, a 1991 psychological thriller centering on a cannibal named Dr. Hannibal Lecter. A recent incident on American Airlines in which a man growled as he chewed on his mask...
American Airlines Thanks U.S. Taxpayers By Gutting Consumer Protections
How did American Airlines thank U.S. taxpayers for generous payroll support that saved the jobs of every domestic employee during the pandemic? By further eroding consumer protections for delays and cancellations in its latest revision to the contract of...
Military Veteran Goes on Violent Rampage At Miami Airport, Assaults American Airlines Staff
A sad story from Miami, where a troubled U.S. veteran went on a violent rampage on Friday evening, attacking his girlfriend, American Airlines staff, and the gate itself. Another Violent Rampage At Miami Airport, Including Attack On American Airlines...
My Hyatt Concierge Sends Me American Airlines Gift
I had a surprising delivery from My Hyatt Concierge this week benefiting from its partnership with American Airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed...
Two Tales Of Racist Airline Employees: One Real, One Fake
Tall tales of airline racism undermine true victims. Prejudice, bigotry, and racism exist, but become lost in a sea of doubt when charlatans fabricate stories of racism. Case in point: a pair of tales about Asian-Americans experiencing racism on...
American Airlines Extends Alcohol Ban In Economy Class
While American Airlines is happy to pour you the drink of your choice in first class, alcohol will remain off-limits in economy class until at least early 2022. American Airlines Alcohol Ban In Economy Class Extended Till January 2022...
Meltdown: American Airlines Cancels Or Delays Over 1,000 Flights
American Airlines canceled or delayed over 1,000 flights on Wednesday, blaming operational disruptions on prior bad weather. Will further travel interruptions continue today? Summer Woes Continue For American Airlines With Over 1,000 Cancellations Or Delays Summer 2021 has been...
Liquid Spill Injures Passenger On American Airlines 787-8
A liquid spill onboard an American Airlines Boeing 787 injured a passenger, prompting rampant speculation about the origin of the spill. But the truth is hardly exotic: it was just a hot beverage. Liquid Spill On American Airlines 787-8 Was...
Troubled 11-Year-Old Duct Taped To Seat On American Airlines Flight
A troubled 11-year-old was duct taped to his seat after losing control on an American Airlines flight from Maui. Troubled Boy Duct Taped To Seat On American Airlines On Tuesday, AA212 departed Maui (OGG) for Los Angeles (LAX). The...
American Airlines CEO: “The Customer Isn’t Always Right”
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker just said something we knew he thought all along: the customer isn’t always right. Does that explain the customer service model at AA? American Airlines CEO Confirms “The Customer Isn’t Always Right” In an...
American Airlines WON’T Require Employees To Be Vaccinated (For Now)
While United Airlines announced today that all employees would be required to vaccinated, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker took the opposite approach, stating his airline would stick to incentivizing employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. American Airlines Will Not...
American Airlines Pilot Shares Stories Of Sexual Exploits To Captive Onboard Audience
A very troubling video has surfaced of an American Airlines pilot who abused his position by foisting his Christian testimony on a full plane, including graphic details of sexual exploits, his so-called conversion from homosexuality, and even an expression...
Broken, Reclined Seat Leads To Huge Fight On American Airlines
While fights over seat recline are fairly common, what happens when your seat remains in the recline position…because it is broken? On the case of one American Airlines regional flight, the answer was a nasty brawl. Broken Seat Leads...
Operational Meltdown At American Airlines So Much More Than Thunderstorms
A storm system pummeled the Dallas – Fort Worth area on Sunday, leading to mammoth flight delays, cancellations, and diversions on American Airlines. But while the weather is beyond AA’s control, the ground handling and technological deficits demonstrate the...
American Airlines Status Extension Inevitable Yet Impossible
Delta Air Lines has, once again, extended status for its Medallion Members leaving American Airlines in a precarious position for its Advantage loyalty status holders. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
American Airlines Asks Pilots To Conserve Fuel
American Airlines has asked pilots to conserve fuel, citing supply shortages at downline stations that may soon lead to refueling stops on select routes. American Airlines To Pilots: Please Conserve Fuel Already battling operational difficulties around pilot availability, American...
Flight Attendant Drags Ranting Mother Off American Airlines Flight
An American Airlines flight attendant hauled off a troubled woman who felt the need to scream out her objections to a number of issues including the “corruption” of Disney and her objection to same-sex marriage. Oh, and she wasn’t...
Priceless: American Airlines Gate Agent Advises Obnoxious Passenger To Fly Spirit Airlines
An American Airlines gate agent earns my full praise for the way in which he handled a rude, obnoxious, and lying customer in Miami. Telling her to fly Spirit Airlines instead is priceless. American Airlines Gate Agent To Pesky...
A Curious New American Airlines Livery?
An American Airlines Boeing 787-8 emerged from the factory with a strange paint job. Is AA experimenting with a slight modification to its existing livery or this aircraft simply not finished? Fluke Or Sleek New American Airlines Livery? The...
R&B Singer Claims He Was Harassed By American Airlines Staff – Is It Reasonable To Ask If You Are Flying First Class?
Here’s a broader question than the specific case on hand: is it reasonable for airline staff to ask you if you are in the correct line or flying first class? R&B Singer Lyfe Jennings Questioned By American Airlines –...
