The news lately has been, well, not so great. And just when you things couldn't go any further south, they do! So good luck American Air, and to your passengers, maybe start making some noise now. … [Read more...] about Good Luck American Air + No Eddie
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Change on the Horizon at American Airlines
American Airlines held its annual media day last week. And there, American's management team gave some insight into the future of the airline. In short: change on the horizon at American Airlines. … [Read more...] about Change on the Horizon at American Airlines
American is Expanding Basic Economy
Despite the poor performance of Basic Economy, it doesn't look like it's going away. American is expanding Basic Economy system-wide soon. … [Read more...] about American is Expanding Basic Economy
American Cuts Ties with Etihad and Qatar
Alaska Air isn't the only one seeing changes in its relationship with American in the near future. American cuts ties with Etihad and Qatar too. … [Read more...] about American Cuts Ties with Etihad and Qatar
Delta Bests Hawaiian in On-Time Performance
In the U.S., Hawaii-based carrier have traditionally been the king of on-time performance. But during March that wasn't the case at all. Instead, in March Delta bests Hawaiian in on-time performance. … [Read more...] about Delta Bests Hawaiian in On-Time Performance
American Airlines PHX-HNL (pmUS 757)
My final flight home from San Antonio was through Phoenix. This flight would again represent a couple more firsts for me, though the American Airlines PHX-HNL route is one I wanted to avoid. But, American being American these days, this flight was my best option for the final leg of my journey home. … [Read more...] about American Airlines PHX-HNL (pmUS 757)
The American disAAdvantage
American Airlines used to be my airline of choice. That began to change when they merged with US Airways. Over the past few months, however, the downwards spiral of American seems to be accelerating, putting American at an ever increasing disAAdvantage. … [Read more...] about The American disAAdvantage
American Airlines LAX-SAT Embraer E175
My journey to San Antonio continues! Following my first flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles, I had one more flight to the Lone Star State. And believe it or not, but this flight would represent a few firsts for me. … [Read more...] about American Airlines LAX-SAT Embraer E175
My Thoughts: American Air Complimentary Meals
After years of benefits cuts, American bucked the trend and brought back complimentary meals on routes east of Dallas to Hawaii. Then Delta responded with a similar offering. More recently, Delta upped the ante and began offering complimentary meals on 12 more routes. Not to be outdone, American Air complimentary meals offerings are expanding too... Sort of. … [Read more...] about My Thoughts: American Air Complimentary Meals
American Expands Free Inflight Entertainment
Finally matching certain competitors, American expands free inflight entertainment selection for Main Cabin guests. This announcement, of course, come hot on the heals of a similar announcement made by Delta a couple months ago. Both airlines, in fact, will offer free in-flight entertainment in all cabins, on all domestic flights with equipped aircraft. Content will be … [Read more...] about American Expands Free Inflight Entertainment