I really do think many travelers suffer from the “grass is always greener on the other side” syndrome when comparing U.S. airlines to those carriers outside the U.S. Sure, the Southeast Asian carriers like Singapore and Cathay Pacific offer...
US Airways: We Love Fees, Charlotte, and Mergers (but not Pilots)
Ely Portillo of the Charlotte Observer covered the US Airways monthly employee meeting in Charlotte on Tuesday attended by CEO Doug Parker. Here’s a quick rundown: On Fees: Parker said he understands that fliers hate the new fees, but...
More on Leaked Changes to United Mileage Plus Program
In all honesty, it is 0305 on Sunday morning, I have driven over 500km today to attend a wedding in Baden-Württemberg, just spent an hour on the phone booking an award with British Airways, and I just do not...
83,871 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles for $4.96?
While it appears this is a fleeting promotional error, AAdvantage Shopping is offering 83,871 miles for a $4.96 Palm® wireless phone charger through Verizon. Simply follow this link, click on “Buy Now”, login to your account or register for...
Earn and Burn American Airlines Miles on Etihad Airways
Award earning and redemption options just got a little better on American Airlines. As of 01 June, American Airlines AAdvantage miles can be earned on most Etihad flights. Three notable exclusions are flights between Abu Dhabi and New York,...
Two Calls to American Airlines, Two Very Different Outcomes
I fail to understand why airline reservations agents cannot do simple things like search for award availability. Today I called American Airlines about an award reservation on Cathay Pacific. I had already verified first class inventory on British Airway’s...
Earn Up to 25,000 Free AAdvantage Miles
American Airlines has been running quite a few promotions lately and is now offering up to 25,00 instant miles in a “fortune cookie” campaign to spread the word about AA’s expansion at LAX. To enter: Click here, click on...
Earn 10,000 AAdvantage Miles When You Sign Up for DIRECTV
Through May 31st, when you sign up for DIRECTV service you will earn 10,000 American AAdvantage miles. A two-year service contract is required. Call 1-877-297-6637 or go to aa.directv.com for more details.
Double Elite and Award Miles on AA between DFW and LAX/SFO
Now through August 31st, enjoy double elite qualifying miles and double flight (award) miles on American Airlines round-trip, non-stop flights between Dallas/Fort-Worth and San Francisco or Los Angeles. There’s only four simple rules: Book your ticket by August 31, 2011 Register...
Expedia and American Airlines Kiss and Make Up
For months, American Airlines flights have been filtered from search results on Expedia and Hotwire due to a longstanding dispute over fees. American demanded to bypass central airline reservation systems and deliver the information to users directly, not only...
Flight Lands Without Guidance in Washington, DC While ATC Sleeps
Isn’t it a comforting thought that air traffic controllers at major airports sleep on the job? It is not the first time this has happened and I know it won’t be the last, but it is always newsworthy when it does occur. Earlier today, just after...
DOT Fines American Airlines for Deceiving Passengers
Back in August I stopped by an American Airlines’ ticket counter at SNA to book a ticket for a client using a voucher. Unbeknownst to him (and me), I found that AA levies a $30 fee to book at...
Up to 100,000 Miles from American Airlines on Facebook
In a brilliant move to boost its Facebook friendship count (another avenue of inexpensive advertising), American Airlines is offering between 100 and 100,000 AAdvantage award miles to link up on Facebook. Simply follow this link to Facebook, add AA as...
Delta Air Lines Introduces Premium International Economy Comfort Class
Delta Air Lines has made good on its promise to roll out an enhanced economy class product with details emerging today about a new "Economy Comfort" section coming to Delta international flights this summer. Benefits will include: Complimentary alcoholic beverages [beer, wine, and...
New York Pops: Coming Soon to American Airlines
I love classical music, especially on airplanes. It helps me to fall asleep on redeye flights and relax at other times during the day. United Airlines, for example, recently transitioned from XM to Microsoft Zune audio and offers a...
Oneworld Alliance Relocates Headquarters to New York City
Oneworld, the global airline group featuring airlines including American, British Airways, JAL, Qantas, and Cathay Pacific, is moving from Vancouver to New York next summer. The new headquarters will be in the low-rent district of Manhattan, on 2 Park Avenue. Former...
Joint Venture May Be Key To Wooing LATAM Into Star Alliance
The push for metal neutrality continues! During an airline conference in Houston today, United CEO Jeff Smisek announced that United Airlines is interested in forming a trans-border joint venture with Air Canada and a joint venture with an airline or...
Reconsidering American Airlines’ "Your Choice" Boarding and Flexibility Package
Back in June, I wrote a blog entry entitled American Airlines adds “Your Choice” service, i.e. pay for what used to be free. I was critical of AA’s new “Your Choice” program, bemoaning that the airline was charging for what...
Double Elite and Redeemable Miles on American Airlines between LAX/SFO and DFW
As Virgin America prepares to enter the Dallas market, American Airlines is offering double elite qualifying miles (EQMs) and redeemable miles (RDMs) on flights between Los Angeles/San Francisco and Dallas/Fort Worth from November 29, 2010 through February 28, 2011....
$5 Drinks During "Happy Hour" on American Airlines
If you find yourself behind the curtain next month on American Airlines’ during the five o’clock hour, you’ll have a chance to take advantage of AA’s "5@5" happy hour promotion. Currently, if you want an adult beverage on AA you’ve...
