I always enjoy widebodies on domestic flights and enjoyed a great early-morning flight from Los Angeles to Charlotte on American Airlines on a Boeing 777 in business class. American Airlines 777 Business Class Review I had some business on...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Los Angeles (LAX)

I recently spent a few minutes in the American Airlines Admirals Club in Los Angeles (LAX) and want to provide a brief update to my existing review. The last time I published a review of this lounge was during...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Denver (DEN)

The American Airlines Admirals Club in Denver is chic and represents a huge leap forward in design and quality compared to the prior iteration of this lounge. American Airlines Admirals Club Denver Review (DEN) My review yesterday of the...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco (SFO)

I found the American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco (SFO) to be a very practical and functional lounge which helped me to stay productive during my layover. American Airlines Admirals Club San Francisco Review (SFO) Just an interesting sidenote...
Wow: Woman Assaults Three American Airlines Gate Agents, Then Has Meltdown

Who needs fiction when reality is so bizarre? After being denied boarding for visible signs of intoxication, a woman assaulted three American Airlines gate agents then had a meltdown when confronted by police. Double Meltdown: Woman Assults American Airlines...
American Airlines Makes Premium Economy Upgrades Too Hard

To avoid economy, I tried my very best to upgrade to Premium Economy but American Airlines makes it too hard – even more difficult than economy to Business Class. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Cry Foul After Executive Complains About Poor Onboad Service

American Airlines flight attendants are crying foul over a senior vice president who complained about in-flight service. In fact, they accuse him of lying. But there are some inconsistencies in the story that I think we should consider. Flight...
As Haiti Collapses, American Airlines Faces Down Gunfire

UDPATE: American Airlines shared with Live And Let’s Fly that its 737-800 aircraft was not hit by gunfire in Haiti. Nevertheless, the security situation remains precarious in the violence-torn capital, Port Au Prince. As a result of civil unrest...
American Airlines Disallows Earning Loyalty Points On OTAs, A Simple Response

American Airlines announced that it will no longer allow travelers to earn Loyalty Points or Aadvantage Miles outside of direct booking. OTAs could respond simply, and profoundly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
How American Airlines Will Choose Preferred Travel Agencies

As it prepares to limit how AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points are earned, American Airlines is laying out the criteria for its preferred travel agencies, which give us an idea of which outlets will still quality for these frequent...
Passengers Tackle Thug Who Almost Opened Emergency Exit Door After Takeoff On American Airlines Flight

In the end, the mission failed, but a man at least partially succeeded in opening the emergency exit door after takeoff on an American Airlines flight to Chicago. Thankfully, passengers tackled him and restrained him until the aircraft could...
Pilot Over Elite Upgrade Issue Creates Conflicts For Both

American Airlines pilots are upgraded above elite customers who may otherwise qualify for an upgraded seat. But this puts staff at odds with its best customers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
First Class Passenger Indignant After American Airlines Flight Attendant Glued To Cell Phone Instead Of Serving Passengers

A first class passenger was not happy on a recent AA flight when a flight attendant chose to hang out in the galley on her mobile phone instead of serve passengers. Is it time for American Airlines to ban...
American Airlines Says It Should Not Be Held Responsible For Actions Of Pervert Flight Attendant

In a court filing, American Airlines argues that it should not be held legally liable for the conduct of its flight attendant who surreptitiously filmed underage girls in aircraft lavatories. Does AA actually have a point? American Airlines: Don’t...
777-300ER Lavatories Overflow With Sewage On American Airlines Flight From New Delhi

Passengers on an American Airlines flight from India on Monday were treated to lavatories overflowing with sewage. American blames the incident on a clogged toilet. Lavatory Malfunctions On American Airlines Flight From India On Monday, January 29, 2024, a...
American Airlines Plans To Outsource Customer Service Jobs, Promising It Will Improve Service

In a move it says will allow it to “provide an even higher level of support in the future,” American Airlines plans to outsource hundreds of customer service jobs from the USA. American Airlines Plans To Outsource Customer Service...
Irreconcilable Differences Divide American Airlines Flight Attendants And Management

Flight attendants at American Airlines are reasonable to want a new contract. Management at American Airlines is reasonable to point out that it cannot afford a generous contract. The context of the latest battle is the paltry profit-sharing AA...
Passenger Booted Off American Airlines Flight…For Farting

“We all breathed a sigh of relief when he was removed.” An American Airlines flight returned to the gate after a disgruntled passenger refused to stop passing flatus. No, farting is not a legitimate tool of revenge on AA...
American Airlines Agent: “We Don’t Do Standby At This Airport”

A friend of mine was traveling yesterday and ran into a standby problem that showcases how poorly American Airlines trains its airport agents and supervisors. Yes, you are allowed to standby on an earlier American Airlines flight. No, American...
Firefighters Escort Passengers Off American Airlines Flight After Aircraft Slid Off Runway

American Airlines passengers were led off the aircraft by firefighters after their aircraft slid off the runway in Rochester in an incident AA has blamed on snowy conditions outside. Firefighters Lead American Airlines Off Aircraft After It Skids Off...