On a recent domestic trip, I was offered upgrades on American Airlines. However, when re-pricing the trip, I found it was cheaper than upgrading the segments. Upgrade Offered I recently had a short trip for which I redeemed a...
American Airlines Calls On Congress To End “Unacceptable” Government Shutdown
American Airlines has joined Delta Air Lines in publicly urging Congress to end the government shutdown, warning that continued strain on the aviation system will soon impact travelers and airline operations alike. American Airlines Calls On Congress To End...
Isom, American Airlines, May Never Escape Crushing Debt
American Airlines’ ever higher pile of debt may never be paid off, meanwhile investors continue to support Isom, and give management a pass. Why? American Airlines Q3 2025 Earnings Call Lowlights American Airlines reported in its third quarter 2025...
AI And Apathy? American Airlines Service Suffers
A personal experience highlights the many service challenges that American Airlines continues to face – both technical and by staff. Tech Glitch Plays Musical Chairs It was a dark, and stormy night – a Thursday night consultants’ special –...
American Airlines To Resume Israel Flights In 2026
American Airlines hasn’t flown to Israel in years, but a recent move suggesting a shift proved correct. AA will resume service between New York and Tel Aviv in spring 2026 after a multi-year hiatus. American Airlines Returning to Israel...
American Airlines Reports $114 Million Loss, But Gains Something More Valuable
The numbers may look uninspiring, but American Airlines seems to have finally found a message Wall Street believes. American Airlines Reports $114 Million Q3 Loss — But Wins Investor Confidence American Airlines posted a third-quarter 2025 net loss of...
American Airlines Drops Ozempic Coverage, Flight Attendants Push Back
Ozempic may still be flying high in America, but not in American Airlines’ employee health plan. American Airlines Cuts Ozempic From Flight Attendant Healthcare Coverage Starting January 1, 2026, American Airlines flight attendants will lose insurance coverage for popular...
From American Airlines To Alcoholics Anonymous: AA Flight Attendant’s Drunken Meltdown At DFW
A uniformed American Airlines flight attendant reportedly showed up drunk for work at DFW Airport, assaulted a colleague, shouted incoherently, and had to be wheeled away by police in restraints after his pants fell down… Drunk American Airlines Flight...
American Airlines Upgrades Coffee: Lavazza Coming To Flights And Lounges
American Airlines is upgrading its inflight and lounge experience with a new partnership that brings Lavazza coffee to passengers both on the ground and in the air. American Airlines Partners With Lavazza For Inflight And Lounge Coffee American Airlines...
Review: American Airlines A321neo First Class
While the American Airlines A321neo lacks the seatback screens you will find on Delta Air Lines or United Airlines, our evening flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles in First Class proved quite comfortable after a long day. American Airlines...
Why Is American Airlines Removing Baggage Sizers At Gates?
American Airlines is quietly removing baggage sizers from gates, a change that has left me scratching my head and raised reasonable fear that carry-on size enforcement is about to become much more arbitrary. American Airlines Removes Baggage Sizers At...
Review: American Airlines’ New “78P” Business Class (Chicago – London)
Another American Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner review? Yes…after my earlier flight went mechanical, I was rebooked on the late-night 78P flight from Chicago to London in business class, once again on a brand new aircraft with Flagship Suites. American Airlines...
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class Flagship Suites Preferred
Here’s a “review” of the spacious new Flagship Suites Preferred on American Airlines, the front-row business class seats on the new 787-9 Dreamliners. I put review in quotations because my flight ultimately went mechanical, so this review will heavily...
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an elevated lounge experience compared to the Admirals Club one level below, with a nice buffet and plenty of room to spread out. American Airlines Flagship Lounge...
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Flagship Suites Business Class
It’s rare these days to see widebody jets on domestic routes, but I enjoyed flying a brand new American Airlines 787-9 from Los Angeles to Chicago in Flagship Suites, the carrier’s latest business class product. American Airlines 787-9 Flagship...
American Airlines Ordered To Pay $9.6M After Flight Attendants Ignored Passenger’s Stroke
American Airlines has been ordered to pay nearly $9.6 million after a jury found it ignored its own medical protocols when a passenger experienced a stroke mid-flight. American Airlines Must Pay $9.6 Million: Jury Finds Crew Ignored Stroke Warning...
Vicious American Airlines Passenger Duct Taped To Seat After Rat Poison Threats And Assaulting Crew
An American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Las Vegas turned chaotic last week after a passenger boasted of trying to kill her father with rat poison, assaulted flight attendants, and was ultimately restrained in flex cuffs and duct-taped to...
American Airlines Extends Life Of 777-200 Fleet After Pandemic Retirement Mistakes
Per JonNYC, American Airlines has decided to extend the life of its Boeing 777-200 fleet. Instead of retiring the aircraft as once planned, American will invest in new cabins and faster Wi-Fi, giving these widebodies another chapter. This move...
First Class Or Dog Class? American Airlines Passenger Says Huge “Service Dog” Took Over His Seat Space
American Airlines is facing criticism after a first class passenger says he was physically pinned in his bulkhead seat by a large “service dog” throughout his entire flight. American Airlines Passenger Says 100-Pound Service Dog Blocked Foot Space For...
Passenger Hijacks O’Hare PA, Tells American Airlines Agents “You Can’t Be That Inept”
Passengers stranded at Chicago O’Hare International Airport finally heard an announcement at their gate…but it did not come from American Airlines staff. Instead, one frustrated traveler grabbed the microphone and told employees exactly what he thought of the situation....
