I think American Airlines is smart to start offering additional and exclusive benefits to AAdvantage members, which is a reasonable way to promote loyalty and direct bookings to its own channels. Let’s explore these changes. New American Airlines Benefits Require Only AAdvantage Membership Beginning at a later unspecified point in 2024, American Airlines will limit […]
Comprehensive Guide: American Airlines Elite Status in 2024
A comprehensive guide to American Airlines Status, including an overview of the AAdvantage loyalty program, understanding the different levels and benefits of elite status, earning Loyalty Points, maximizing the value of elite status, and tips for achieving and maximizing elite status. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click […]
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2023. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year. 10. Air Canada Maple Leaf […]
Review: American Airlines A321T First Class New York – Los Angeles
While I believe that American Airlines has great potential, my rather depressing flight from New York to Los Angeles onboard the Airbus A321T in three-cabin first class was a huge disappointment and exposed so much of what is wrong at AA. American Airlines A321T First Class Review I wrote about my first impressions of this […]
American Airlines-Hyatt Status Challenge Perfectly Timed
In either a strategic masterstroke or an incredible coincidence, American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels reciprocal status challenge is perfectly timed, and even better for me personally. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. […]
The Dismal State Of American Airlines Flagship First Class
I recently had the chance to experience “Flagship First Class” onboard the Airbus A321, perhaps for the last time, on American Airlines. The experience reminded me of why American Airlines plans to eliminate its first class service. There are just so many missed opportunities. American Airlines Flagship First Class On A321: A Sad Flight The […]
Polaris Lounge Nightcap At LAX
One of the nice things about flying United Airlines in longhaul business class is Polaris Lounge access on arrival, even at your final destination. I enjoyed a Polaris Lounge “nightcap” at LAX after a long day of travel. LAX Polaris Lounge Nightcap I arrived at LAX having traveled from Johannesburg via Newark and Denver. Even […]
American Airlines ConciergeKey Requires A Million Loyalty Points
Some former members of the coveted American Airlines Concierge Key ultra-elite status level were offer a new tiered challenge structure: Earn a total of one million Loyalty Points to regain Concierge Key status. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us […]
Aer Lingus Hands JetBlue A Lounge Opportunity At JFK T5
With Aer Lingus fully moving operations to Terminal 7 at New York JFK later this week, JetBlue suddenly has lounge space from which it could finally create a much-needed airport lounge. Aer Lingus Vacates JFK T5 Lounge, Providing Opening For JetBlue Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus is moving to Terminal 7 at New York JFK. […]
Review: Greenwich Lounge New York (JFK) – Business Class + Oneworld Sapphire Lounge
The Greenwich Lounge in Terminal 8 at New York JFK is a shared American Airlines – British Airways facilities that combines the real estate of the old Flagship Lounge, Flagship First dining facility, and Admirals Club to create a large space intended for business class and oneworld Sapphire guests. Greenwich Lounge JFK Review American Airlines […]
Review: Chelsea Lounge New York (JFK) – First Class Lounge For American Airlines + British Airways
An evening departure to Los Angeles gave me all day to lounge hop in Terminal 8 at New York. This review covers the Chelsea Lounge, which is the flagship first class lounge for American Airlines and British Airways at JFK. Chelsea Lounge New York JFK Review American Airlines and British Airways now both fly out […]
Review: Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
Interestingly, the Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) is one of the most divisive lounges in the USA. Some love it. Some call it extremely overrated. After my recent visit, I can understand both sides, though I give the lounge high marks overall. Qantas International First Lounge LAX Review Ask some about this lounge […]
Sam Bankman-Fried Flies Flagship Business Class On American Airlines
Released on $250 million bail, disgraced FTX-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was pictured relaxing in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at New York JFK on Thursday, then flying business class to San Francisco as he awaits trial on charges of fraud. Sam Bankman-Fried Lives It Up In Business Class On American Airlines The 30-year-old founder of FTX, […]
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Dallas (DFW – Terminal D)
The American Airlines Admirals Club in Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) Terminal D is worth a stop for the guacamole alone…but otherwise just another crowded domestic AA lounge. American Airlines Admirals Club DFW Terminal D Review My flight was about a week before the nearby Flagship Lounge reopened, which was regrettable, but with a feast […]
Review: AA Flagship Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The AA Flagship Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) continues to offer an elevated lounge experience with a nice buffet, though crowding was bad during my visit. AA Flagship Lounge LAX Review I stopped by the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at LAX after my flight from New York to Los Angeles. How did I […]
American Airlines Explains Why It Will Eliminate First Class
American Airlines offers understandable reasons for its decision to remove international first class, but each one represents a “chicken and egg” problem that may not have been prevalent had AA approached its Flagship First product differently. American Airlines Says It Is Eliminating First Class For Two Reasons In internal company communication reviewed by View From […]
Business Class Doors Aren’t Where US Airlines Need To Improve
Soon nearly all US airlines will likely offer doors on business class seats, a nice privacy improvement, but this is not where they need to improve. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. […]
Will American Airlines Finally Eliminate International First Class?
We’ve predicted it for years, but a knowledgeable insider suggests that international first class on American Airlines is finally on the way out. Insider: American Airlines Will Eliminate International First Class Currently, American Airlines offers its international or premium first class product onboard select Airbus A321 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Just last week there was […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Restaurant – Washington Dulles
United’s Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport is newly opened and impressive, but it’s their restaurant “IAD” that helps truly distinguish United’s business class product from the competition. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, […]
American Airlines: No Difference Between First Class And Business Class
A passenger who was downgraded from first class to business class found out what American Airlines really thinks about its premiere first class product. American Airlines Says First Class And Business Class Are Not Different Because Both Have Lie-Flat Seats And “First Class” Service The passenger, a Live and Let’s Fly reader who shared his […]
