Last month, American announced a slew of positive changes to AAdvantage. However, it seems we can't have genuinely positive things as American announces more 2024 changes, some of which are negative. Alas, none truly come as a surprise in this day and age. … [Read more...] about American Announces More 2024 Changes
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American Got the Haneda Slot
Not long ago, I reported on United and American going after an abandoned Delta Haneda slot. United even went after Hawaiian's under-utilized Haneda slot. Of course both went into the requests full of confidence, but it appears that American got the Haneda slot, not United. … [Read more...] about American Got the Haneda Slot
American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
It looks like United isn't the only one seeking to expand at Japan's most coveted airport, as American applies for another Haneda slot, too. However, if the slot is awarded to American, this won't be a new route. Rather, they'd be resurrecting a route they attempted a decade ago. … [Read more...] about American Applies For Another Haneda Slot
American Airlines Instant Status Pass
For a limited time, World of Hyatt members can obtain temporary AAdvantage Platinum status with American Airlines Instant Status Pass. Of course, if you want to keep the status, American is providing an expedited path to do so. … [Read more...] about American Airlines Instant Status Pass
The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
How much do you think about the quality of water on airplanes when you fly? Well, the 2019 airline water quality study will have you thinking about this if you weren't already. … [Read more...] about The 2019 Airline Water Quality Study
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
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 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