I knew it was only a matter of time, but American Airlines dutifully matched Delta and United and will offer a full-year status extension to AAdvantage elite members. But wait, three’s more! American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Elite Status For One...
Workers At American Airlines Turn Admirals Club Into Mask Factory
With most airport lounges closed across the United States, a team of clever airport agents at American Airlines banded together in Miami to turn an empty lounge into a production line to create safety masks. Rather than sit idle,...
Doublespeak: Airlines Desperate for Future Customers, Priced for Peak Economy
Airlines across the world are finding the most challenging environment they’ve ever faced. But their post-coronavirus outlook is confusing based on planned staff reductions and forward pricing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
American And United Spar Over Philippine Airlines
I’ve written before about how United Airlines is trying to stop Philippine Airlines from expanding in the USA unless United also gains a new slot in Manila. Now United is trying to block a new codeshare agreement between Philippine...
Enough! Junior Flight Attendants At American Airlines Need To Stop Griping
Many junior flight attendants at American Airlines are livid. They need to stop and count their blessings. I know, so easy for me to say from the comfort of my armchair. But hear me out. Why Junior American Airlines...
American Airlines Kicks Employees Out Of First Class…Was It Necessary?
American Airlines has informed employees they will temporarily lose access to first class seating on narrow body, two-cabin domestic flights when non-revving. Is such a draconian approach really necessary? In a memo shared by View from the Wing, American...
What Is American Airlines Trying To Accomplish With $16 Fares?
One Mile at a Time notes that American Airlines is running $16 one-way fares between Los Angeles and Miami next month. Just what is AA trying to accomplish? I questioned the idea of quarantining early-on, but have largely signed...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Dies From Coronavirus
Paul Frishkorn, a well-loved and well-respected Philadelphia-based flight attendant for American Airlines, has died due to complications arising from COVID-19. Up until his final days, Frishkorn served as both a flight attendant and union representative. In that latter role,...
American Airlines Backs Downs On Mask Ban
American Airlines (wisely) backed down on its ban on masks for flight attendants, now allowing them to wear masks onboard and in airports if they so choose. If the U.S. government is to believed (and that’s sadly not a...
Labor War Reignites At American Airlines
Flight attendants are “highly offended” at American Airlines over disparities in treatment between themselves and pilots as well as about their working conditions and options for leave. In an open letter written by Lori L. Bassani, National President of...
American and United Match Delta’s More Flexible Change Fee Waiver
American and United quickly matched Delta’s decision to further loosen its change fee waiver, a move that was long overdue, but nevertheless better late than never. Up until this point, the “Big 3” U.S. airlines have used change fee...
American Airlines Pushes Credit Cards Then Closes Accounts
American Airlines has begun to excommunicate members for signing up for their credit card offers. But what’s the whole story and do they have the right to do it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
“Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better…” (Delta’s Response To American In Seattle)
American Airlines announces a build-up in Seattle. Delta Air Lines announces a build-up in Seattle. American announces new service from Seattle to London. Delta announces new service from Seattle to London. It reminds me of a song… Delta Responds...
American Airlines: Better Late Than Never….
You wouldn’t be foolish for wondering if American Airlines was throwing everything against the wall lately, just hoping something would stick. But I’m going to give American Airlines a bit more credit. Yesterday, I discussed AA’s mad dash to...
The American Airlines Blitzkrieg
American Airlines has been so busy lately I have not had a chance to catalogue all the upcoming changes. Let’s take a look at the “blitzkrieg” American Airlines has embarked upon. 1. American Airlines Will Make Seattle A Strategic...
Can JetBlue Withstand American + Delta In Boston?
Can JetBlue withstand the simultaneous build-up of American Airlines and Delta Air Lines in Boston? JetBlue Airways Chief Financial Officer Steve Priest bristled at the question, telling a conference in Miami this week: “Commentators talk about Boston, they talk...
Miniature Horse Flies First Class On American Airlines…
As the U.S. Department of Transportation considers sweeping changes that would allow airlines to ban emotional support animals and limit service animals to dogs, one miniature horse traveled across the country in first class on American Airlines. Ronica Froese...
Reclining American Airlines Passenger Claims “Assault” After Exasperated Man Punched Her Seat
Ah yes, the great seat recline debate rears its ugly head once again. Is It “Assault” When You Punch The Seat Of The Passenger In Front Of You? Legally, assault is intentionally putting another person in reasonable apprehension of...
Alaska Joins Oneworld? Don’t Get Too Excited…
Alaska Airlines will from a strategic alliance with American Airlines to compete with Delta in Seattle and also join the Oneworld alliance. Let’s be careful before we start celebrating this news. There’s a lot to be happy about in...
New American Airlines Business Class Seats Are Only Half The Battle
News leaked yesterday of two new business class seats under consideration by American Airlines. While either seat looks promising, both must come with a corresponding investment in the soft product. We know that American Airlines is testing new business...
