Our resident pilot, 121pilot, offers his commentary on the American Airlines flight 300 incident, a takeoff mishap in 2019 that led to the scrapping of an Airbus A321. A final investigation has now been published, blaming the issue on...
No, American Airlines Will Not Declare Bankruptcy…
Folks, I find the idea that American Airlines is at risk of declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy to be fanciful delusion. I don’t see it happening nor do I find such speculation helpful. Bankruptcy At American Airlines? Highly Doubtful. At...
Analyst: American Airlines Bankruptcy Increasingly Likely
American Airlines has an increased likelihood of filing for bankruptcy due to market conditions and management decisions; One more risk for those who hold American Airlines stock. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
8 Hospitalized After Turbulence Forces Diversion Of American Airlines Regional Flight
Six passengers and two flight attendants were hospitalized after heavy turbulence forced the diversion of an American Airlines regional flight from Florida to Tennessee in Alabama. Turbulence Over Florida Leads To Injury, Diversion On American Airlines Regional Flight AA3609,...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Snoozes During Flight, Prompting Complaint From Thirsty Business Class Passenger
An American Airlines flight attendant was captured on video appearing to sleep during an afternoon flight from Cozumel, Mexico to Dallas. While the siesta was not allowed, the passenger’s decision to shame the flight attendant on Twitter may cost...
Prowling American Airlines Passenger Steals $10,000 In Cash From Seatmates On Flight To Miami
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from Buenos Aires to Miami was observed frequently walking up and down the aisle and occupying a seat that was not his own, prompting flight attendants to investigate and later report the...
American Airlines Pilot Union Calls Glitch: Operational Mismanagement
A glitch in the scheduling system for American Airlines allowed pilots to cancel entire trips for July causing mayhem if only momentarily. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Overheard: American Airlines Flight Attendant Sounds Off On Management
A senior American Airlines flight attendant had plenty to say about the state of the airline, labor relations, management, and the near future of the airline. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Kacey Musgraves Calls Out “Shockingly Hostile” Purser On American Airlines
Even celebrities sometimes encounter bad service onboard. 33-year-old country singer Kacey Musgraves now has a problem with American Airlines. Specifically, she has a problem with the “male” purser on her recent flight from Spain, who she accused of acting...
Rumor: American Airlines May Eliminate Free Standby For Non-Elites
In the airline industry, there is no such thing as a permanent change. A very trusted source shares that American Airlines is considering eliminating complimentary standby for passengers without AAdvantage elite status. While not surprising, it would mark a...
Man Sues American Airlines After Spending 17 Days In Jail For A Crime He Did Not Commit
This story is mind-boggling on so many levels. A man is suing American Airlines after an airline employee allegedly misidentified him as a shoplifter at DFW Airport, unleashing a chain of events that ultimately led to his arrest and...
Yuck: American Airlines Passenger Finds Bugs In Business Class Salad
A man was dismayed to find his business class salad on an American Airlines flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dallas (DFW) had moving parts which appeared to be bugs. I don’t think this was meant to be a salad...
Busty Model Claims She Was Thrown Off American Airlines Flight For Her “Explicit” Figure, Not Being Drunk
A Canadian model who goes by the name of “Mary Magdalene” has called out American Airlines for removing her from a flight. She claims her large bust size led to her ejection, but an insider claim she was drunk...
American Airlines Is Retreating Again At LAX
It’s a familiar problem at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): with intense competition, an airline finds profit margins thin, making the carrier more likely to seek routes with higher margins. The latest cutback comes from American Airlines, with a...
American Airlines Named Most Faith-Friendly Fortune 500 Company
American Airlines has just been named the most faith-friendly Fortune 500 company, edging out two tech companies for the top spot in 2022. Most Faith-Friendly Large Company In America? American Airlines The Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Index...
American Airlines 737-800 Veers Off Runway At Charlotte Airport
An American Airlines 737-800 ran off the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Thursday in Charlotte before safely taxiing to the gate. What could have caused this incident to happen? American Airlines 737-800 Veers Off Runway At...
Passenger Gets A Bit Too Comfortable On American Airlines…
I had to chuckle when a reader sent the photo above. I laughed even more when I got the backstory. What was that passenger thinking? Apparently there is such a thing as getting too comfortable on a plane, even...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Force Passengers To Remove Masks? Doubtful…
On April 18, 2022 the federal mask mandate was vacated by a judge in Florida. Almost immediately, airlines lifted their own requirements, with many flights suddenly become “mask optional” mid-flight. One passenger claims American Airlines “forced” him and others...
Flight Attendants At American Airlines Want To Limit Economy Class Passengers To Two Drinks Per Flight
After more than two years, American Airlines brought back alcohol sales to its economy class cabin last month. But the union representing flight attendants at American Airlines is now asking that AA limit the number of alcoholic beverages served...
Ouch: American Airlines Fires 50 Flight Attendants For Dereliction Of Duty
American Airlines has fired 50 flight attendants who failed to report for duty on reserve, as their contract required. The move disproportionately hits junior flight attendants but should come as no surprise to those who deliberately violated their contract...
