American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have unveiled reciprocal elite upgrades for their status members. Do Alaska or American members get the better deal? Reciprocal Elite Upgrades: Alaska Vs. American Alaska Airlines has officially joined the oneworld alliance and with...
My Productive 10-Hour Trip To Nowhere On American Airlines
I recently spent over 10 hours on American Airlines, only to end up exactly where I started. But it was by design and proved to be an incredibly productive day aboard the 777-200. As an added bonus, I even...
Transcontinental Business Class Breakfast: American Airlines Vs. United Airlines
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Last week, I compared...
American Airlines Reports V-Shaped Recovery
American Airlines is enjoying a spring surge of revenue that demonstrates the resiliency of the consumer travel market and suggests that airlines are already tremendously benefiting from the loosening of domestic travel restrictions. Is a V-shaped recovery for the...
Idiots: American Airlines Passengers Fight Over Who Exits Plane First
Save a few seconds, lose a few hours? That was the case for passengers onboard an American Airlines flight who battled it out over who would leave the aircraft first. A Post-Flight Fight On American Airlines Over Who Can...
Are American Airlines And JetBlue To Blame For Miami Unrest?
Miami Beach is a hot mess, with a state of emergency declared after crowds grew so large and boisterous over the weekend that law enforcement could not control them. Are cheap fares from American Airlines and JetBlue to blame for...
Transcontinental Business Class Dinner: American Airlines Vs. United Airlines
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. I’ve recently flown both...
John Kerry Flouts Mask Mandate On American Airlines
Climate czar John Kerry has been caught with his mask down on American Airlines…and he wasn’t eating or drinking. However, Kerry calls the charges that he’s above the law a bunch of “malarkey.” John Kerry Caught Reading Without Mask On...
American Airlines Crew Robbed At Gunpoint In Airport Shuttle
An American Airlines flight crew was robbed at gunpoint enroute to the airport in Costa Rica. American Airlines Flight Crew Robbed At Gunpoint View from the Wing shares the timeline of events: The incident occurred to the crew of...
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class
In terms of transcontinental premium products, American Airlines currently offers a better overall product than either Delta or United. This review covers my journey from JFK-LAX aboard American Airlines 777-200 in business class. American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Review...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club New York (JFK)
After arriving from London, we had several hours in New York JFK before our connection to Los Angeles. While the Flagship Lounge and Flagship Bridge were closed, the Admirals Club was open. American Airlines Admirals Club JFK Review Location...
Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class
My journey from London to New York on American Airlines was easily the best flight I’ve ever experienced on world’s largest airline. This review highlights business class onboard the 777-300ER. American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class Review This flight was...
American Airlines 737 MAX Declares Emergency, Lands Safely
An American Airlines 737 MAX bound for Newark safely landed, but not before the captain declared an emergency after shutting down one engine. The issue is not related to the defects which contributed to the crashes of two MAX...
American Airlines Flight Diverts After Women Hurl Racist Insults, Spit On Passenger
An American Airlines flight diverted to Phoenix after two female travelers cursed out then spit on a man who told them to stop using foul, racist language. American Airlines Flight Diversion Over Racist Passengers Kelly Pichardo, 30, and Leeza...
American Airlines Pilot Observes Missile-Like UFO Over New Mexico
A military aviation blog has shared of an encounter between an American Airlines A320 and a UFO over New Mexico on Sunday. American Airlines Pilots Observes UFO Over New Mexico American Airlines Flight 2292, traveling from Cincinnati (CVG) to...
American Airlines Adds New Premium Transcontinental Route
Days after United Airlines added service from Orange County to Honolulu, American Airlines is adding new premium transcontinental service between Orange County (SNA) and New York (JFK) aboard the luxurious Airbus A321T. American Airlines Adds A321 Premium Transcontinental Route...
Northeaster: American Airlines + JetBlue Add 33 New Routes (Full List)
JetBlue and American Airlines are teaming up to add over 30 new flights in the Northeast, providing insight into how the two carriers will codeshare and collaborate. JetBlue’s additions mark a direct challenge to United Airlines while American Airlines...
My Horrendous Infant Ticket Upgrade Experience On American Airlines
A word of warning: buying an infant ticket on American Airlines in conjunction with upgrades can turn out to be a very messy process. I’m still shaking my head at how absurd the process was for my family. Warning:...
UPDATE: “African American” Service Fee On American Airlines Was Capital One Coding Error
Despite widespread charges of manipulation, a black passenger did receive a charge from American Airlines on her bank statement labeled an “African American” service fee. Capital One Assumes Responsibly For “African American” Service Fee On American Airlines When Live...
American Airlines Adds Mask Exemption For Disabled Passengers
The new U.S. federal mandate on masks allows for a limited number of exemptions, including for passengers with disabilities. American Airlines now says it is adjusting its mask policy and will allow passengers claiming a disability to travel without...