Despite what American's pre-2022 safety video says, going for great is not what they're going for since they were acquired by US Airways. Doug Parker's team's strategy is to cut its way to profitability, which they're still doing as American continues its America Westification. … [Read more...] about American Continues Its America Westification
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AA Begins Deploying New Boarding Tech
Nearly a month ago, I wrote about a trial American Airlines was conducting to combat gate lice. Well, it seems that the tests were successful, as AA begins deploying new boarding tech. However, this isn't a system-wide change - at least, not yet. … [Read more...] about AA Begins Deploying New Boarding Tech
American Air FAs Ratify Their New Contract
There are many travel-related contract negotiations going on right now, many of which aren't going so well. However, one airline can now breath a sigh of relief as American Air FAs ratify their new contract and scoring them a large pay increase. … [Read more...] about American Air FAs Ratify Their New Contract
DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
The Department of Transportation has been making moves to provide consumers with better protections against airlines. However, their recent initiative isn't one I was expecting at all - the DOT is investigating the Big 4 frequent flier programs. … [Read more...] about DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
ViaSat Expands Coverage to Hawai’i
Depending on what airline you fly, you may or may not have had WiFi when flying and from Hawai'i. Well, availability should be improving now as ViaSat expands coverage to Hawai'i. Unfortunately, your mileage may still vary, based on what type of connectivity service your aircraft has. … [Read more...] about ViaSat Expands Coverage to Hawai’i
American Announces More 2024 Changes
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
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