American Airlines, in a contract dispute with their mechanics that has lasted years, has decided not only to sue mechanics for a work slowdown but is seeking penalties in a judgment from the courts. But that’s not helping contract...
$1500 To Swap Economy Class Seats? Count Me In!
A man declined a $1500 offer from a NFL star to switch from one economy class seat to another on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Dallas. Was he just stupid or was there more to the story?...
American Airlines Mechanics Making Their Mark
I have written previously about dissatisfied American Airlines employees, recently the mechanics have made the most noise. Now, the results of their actions have begun to show. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Union Warns Members Not To Fly “Unsafe” American Airlines
The battle between American Airlines and its mechanics union just turned even uglier. Now an affiliated union is warning its members not to fly “unsafe” American Airlines. American Airlines recently sued the TWU-IAM, the union representing their mechanics. AA...
Premium Economy Best Way to Qualify For Status
Last week I wrote about the need for a status run on United to maintain my 1K status. It’s clear that Premium Economy is the best way to re-qualify on seemingly any US airline. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Mechanics Slowdown Makes American Airlines Safer, Not Enjoyable
Mechanics at American Airlines have been negotiating their contract (and have been out of contract) for years. Work slowdowns for maintenance concerns, however, make the carrier safer, even if inconvenient. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
AA Should Ban Profane Rapper, Not Rebook Him…
I know. It happens to the best of us. Tempers can flare when connections are missed. But responding in a fit of rage is never constructive. And responding with a profanity-laced tirade filled with threats and slurs should merit...
American Airlines Executives Throw Away Cash, Buy More AAL Stock
This week American Airlines senior executives loaded their personal coffers with even more American Airlines stock (AAL). Was it a sign of hubris or idiocy? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Why Does AA Loathe New York City Residents?
American Airlines has taken the use of married segments to a whole new level, prompting a reasonable question: Why does AA loathe New York City residents? But don’t worry NYC…I’ve got your back. Last month, I wrote about the lack...
Can American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Survive The Summer?
American Airlines has had difficulty with employee groups lately and morale is low. But with the stock price at an all-time low and the potential for employee action, can CEO Doug Parker possibly survive the summer? If you are...
Who Keeps Business Travel Booking Incentives?
Travel arrangers within a business may earn incentives similarly to frequent flyers for using a particular airline or hotel chain. But if frequent flyer miles go to the employee even when the business pays, should the booking incentives go...
Status Quo Will Continue At American Airlines…For Now
American Airlines is certainly already walking down the path to variable award pricing, but don’t expect a huge change in July, as some reported yesterday. View from the Wing noted that American’s Senior Vice President of Revenue Management Don...
Delta Throws IFE Shade At American Airlines
Delta took to Twitter to throw some “shade” at American Airlines this week over in-flight-entertainment. How important is IFE to your in-flight experience? While other airlines remove personal IFE onboard, Delta has added it. Over 600 mainline aircraft offer...
Meanwhile, Disaster Awaits American Airlines
American Airlines faces an imminent storm if it cannot reach an agreement with its mechanics. Why? The union has promised it. American Airlines and TWU-IAM, the union representing AA mechanics, are locked in a bitter battle. American has filed...
Law & Order: American Airlines Edition
In what appears to be a fit-for-TV storyline, an American Airlines pilot was arrested in Kentucky and indicted for the murder of three people. When passengers saw Christian Richard Martin, a pilot for PSA Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of...
AA’s Billion Dollar Gamble
It was 2008. The world economy had slumped into recession and jet fuel prices were rapidly rising. American Airlines held its annual meeting in Dallas and made headlines with a big announcement. Then-CEO Gerard Arpey announced that American Airlines...
American Airlines Employee Unions Failing Membership
After an outpouring of messages, comments, and material evidence it is clear that American Airlines employee unions are failing their membership and it’s everyone that pays the price. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
American Airlines Apologizes After Agent Calls Cop A “Killer”
Words are a powerful weapon and can instantly inflict great pain. As tensions escalated over a missing checked bag, two children grown men exchanged terse insults at Memphis International Airport. Now American Airlines has been forced to apologize for...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Are Furious
Last week I wrote that replacing American Airlines CEO Doug Parker would not be enough to change the course of the airline. Many American flight attendants reached out and they are furious. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
American Airlines’ Devaluation Without A Devaluation
Sometimes you don’t have to officially devalue a loyalty program for a real devaluation to occur. American Airlines, at least for now, still has a saver award chart with fixed-rate award prices to each region in the world. This...
