American Airlines is currently counting credit card spend toward Million Miler status. Several have asked me if United Airlines will match. My answer: I certainly hope not. What Is Million Miler Status? Million Miler status is special lifetime status...
American Airlines Announces AAdvantage Augmentations, Advantageous Award Adjustments, And Auspicious Auxiliary Allocations
I knew it was only a matter of time, but American Airlines dutifully matched Delta and United and will offer a full-year status extension to AAdvantage elite members. But wait, three’s more! American Airlines Extends AAdvantage Elite Status For One...
Workers At American Airlines Turn Admirals Club Into Mask Factory
With most airport lounges closed across the United States, a team of clever airport agents at American Airlines banded together in Miami to turn an empty lounge into a production line to create safety masks. Rather than sit idle,...
Doublespeak: Airlines Desperate for Future Customers, Priced for Peak Economy
Airlines across the world are finding the most challenging environment they’ve ever faced. But their post-coronavirus outlook is confusing based on planned staff reductions and forward pricing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Loyalty Program Elite Status Winners and Losers
While elite status seems inconsequential during the coronavirus crisis, some programs came out on top while others lagged behind. This is the loyalty program elite status winners and losers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
American And United Spar Over Philippine Airlines
I’ve written before about how United Airlines is trying to stop Philippine Airlines from expanding in the USA unless United also gains a new slot in Manila. Now United is trying to block a new codeshare agreement between Philippine...
American Airlines Kicks Employees Out Of First Class…Was It Necessary?
American Airlines has informed employees they will temporarily lose access to first class seating on narrow body, two-cabin domestic flights when non-revving. Is such a draconian approach really necessary? In a memo shared by View from the Wing, American...
Is Now The Time To Buy Miles?
Airlines, desperate for cash, are running lucrative purchased miles promotions. The opportunities seem almost too good to pass up, don’t they? But don’t buy miles unless you have a very specific trip in mind. Not in this world of...
Airline Unemployment Has a Curve Too
The world just learned about the importance of flattening the curve of coronavirus, but airline unemployment has a curve too and we need to flatten that as well. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Why We Had To Bail Out The Airlines, Even Though It’s Wrong
As a devout capitalist, it pains me to say it, but it has to be done. Airline bailouts are immoral but right for this specific situation. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
What Is American Airlines Trying To Accomplish With $16 Fares?
One Mile at a Time notes that American Airlines is running $16 one-way fares between Los Angeles and Miami next month. Just what is AA trying to accomplish? I questioned the idea of quarantining early-on, but have largely signed...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Dies From Coronavirus
Paul Frishkorn, a well-loved and well-respected Philadelphia-based flight attendant for American Airlines, has died due to complications arising from COVID-19. Up until his final days, Frishkorn served as both a flight attendant and union representative. In that latter role,...
American Airlines Backs Downs On Mask Ban
American Airlines (wisely) backed down on its ban on masks for flight attendants, now allowing them to wear masks onboard and in airports if they so choose. If the U.S. government is to believed (and that’s sadly not a...
American and United Match Delta’s More Flexible Change Fee Waiver
American and United quickly matched Delta’s decision to further loosen its change fee waiver, a move that was long overdue, but nevertheless better late than never. Up until this point, the “Big 3” U.S. airlines have used change fee...
Airlines: Remember Those Elite Travelers You Didn’t Need?
Airlines ramped up elite status qualifications over the last few years because they had too many elite travelers. But now, they need them more than ever, are they remorseful? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
American Airlines Pushes Credit Cards Then Closes Accounts
American Airlines has begun to excommunicate members for signing up for their credit card offers. But what’s the whole story and do they have the right to do it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
American Airlines: Better Late Than Never….
You wouldn’t be foolish for wondering if American Airlines was throwing everything against the wall lately, just hoping something would stick. But I’m going to give American Airlines a bit more credit. Yesterday, I discussed AA’s mad dash to...
Miniature Horse Flies First Class On American Airlines…
As the U.S. Department of Transportation considers sweeping changes that would allow airlines to ban emotional support animals and limit service animals to dogs, one miniature horse traveled across the country in first class on American Airlines. Ronica Froese...
Alaska Airlines Joining oneworld Doesn’t Assure Program’s Demise
This week, Alaska Airlines joining oneworld made headlines. Many critics were quick to assume the death of one of the greatest loyalty programs in the world. Joining oneworld doesn’t have to mean Mileage Plan’s demise. If you are considering...
Airlines Use Coronavirus As Excuse To Reduce Losses, Save Face
The airline business is tricky, but some carriers see opportunity in the Coronavirus to reduce their losses and save face when routes haven’t gone as planned. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...