I have covered the struggle American has had with their mechanics and flight attendants for some time. American Airlines secured a new order from a judge this week that could make American Airlines flights less safe, however. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t […]
American Airlines Suing Mechanics Isn’t Helpful
American Airlines, in a contract dispute with their mechanics that has lasted years, has decided not only to sue mechanics for a work slowdown but is seeking penalties in a judgment from the courts. But that’s not helping contract negotiations at all. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both […]
American Airlines Mechanics Making Their Mark
I have written previously about dissatisfied American Airlines employees, recently the mechanics have made the most noise. Now, the results of their actions have begun to show. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. American Airlines Management Doesn’t […]
Mechanics Slowdown Makes American Airlines Safer, Not Enjoyable
Mechanics at American Airlines have been negotiating their contract (and have been out of contract) for years. Work slowdowns for maintenance concerns, however, make the carrier safer, even if inconvenient. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Work […]
US Wants Mandatory Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Mechanics
The US Federal Aviation Administration wants drug and alcohol testing for aircraft mechanics in foreign countries if they perform maintenance for US airlines. US Proposal: Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Mechanics In an early Christmas gift to union mechanics in the USA, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new testing requirements such […]
American Airlines Flight Attendants Really Aren’t Happy
American Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly made their feelings clear, they aren’t happy and they are willing to strike. What does this mean for flights? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. American Airlines […]
American, Delta, United Airlines Labor Will Want New Deals
On the heels of historic pilot contracts, one labor group at American Airlines is also looking for a me-too revision to its deal, others will follow. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. […]
Chaos In Miami After American Airlines 787-8 Suffers Mechanical Issue
American Airlines passengers reacted angrily to a string of mechanical delays in Miami which ultimately took over 21 hours to resolve, with chaos being reported onboard to Santiago, Chile. Once again, the root of the problem is communication. American Airlines Mechanical Delay Made Far Worse By Lack Of Communication On August 30, 2022, AA957, set […]
American Airlines Continues To Cancel Flights
American Airlines continues to cancel flights, having cancelled another 110 flights this morning, as it addresses operational difficulties surrounding 737 pilots. American Airlines Cancels Flights The Wall Street Journal offers a headline that “American Airlines Cuts Some Flights to Avoid Potential Strains” but the strains are already present, both on operations and the thousands of […]
American Airlines: Is It Christmas or Bust?
American Airlines had a worrisome earnings call this week with investors. It seems the carrier needs a great Christmas or could go bust. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Running Out of […]
American Airlines Realizes It Cannot Just Cut Service To Certain Cities…
American Airlines’ plan to cut service to 15 cities in October was perfectly reasonable…except for the fact that it was not legally permitted to cut two cities on the list. Surprise, surprise…American now says it will continue to serve those cities. American Airlines Won’t Cut Service To Three Cities…For Now Last week, I wrote about […]
American Airlines Hasn’t Resolved Labor Issues
The summer from hell has passed for American Airlines. Despite no announcements of any deals with their unions, all seems calm among labor groups at the world’s largest carrier, but that’s deceiving. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on […]
Is American Airlines Really The Worst U.S. Airline?
The Wall Street Journal recently published its annual “best and worst” airline list and once again, American Airlines is at the bottom. Is this a fair assessment of world’s largest airline by passenger traffic? What I like about the Wall Street Journal report is that subjectivity, beyond choosing which parameters to include, is removed. There […]
A Reasonable Threat From American Airlines Pilots
A diplomatic warning from pilots at American Airlines should be taken very seriously by upper management. As of January 1, 2020, AA pilot contracts became amendable. This means that the existing contract is still in force, but can now be modified. With AA profitable, pilots are expecting healthy pay raises and other benefit increases. A […]
American Airlines Mechanic Pleads Guilty To Sabotaging Aircraft
A long-time American Airlines mechanic has pleaded guilty to tampering with an aircraft, but strongly denied there was any link to terrorism. In a U.S. federal court in Miami, Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani pleaded guilty to attempted destruction of an aircraft. Prosecutors used surveillance footage to piece together exactly what happened. “Prior to the aircraft’s […]
Has American Airlines Turned The Corner?
American Airlines has had a rough couple of years, but after a decent performance in the third quarter and some management “changes” has the carrier finally turned the corner? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, […]
Doug Parker, CEO Of American Airlines, Offers Career Advice
“Once I stopped worrying about my career, my career took off.” So says Doug Parker, the CEO of American Airlines. In a wide ranging interview with the New York Times, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker offered extended thoughts on the 737 MAX and a detailed history of his career. He also offered some career advice. […]
Is the Great American Airlines Elite Evacuation Underway?
Signs from United and Delta, combined with performance issues with American point to a possibility that elites are starting to leave American Airlines after the summer of discontent. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. United Elite Increases […]
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker’s Days Appear Numbered
I wrote earlier this year that I didn’t think American Airlines CEO, Doug Parker, would survive the summer. Now into October, it looks like that prediction may be true, depending on one’s definition of summer. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us […]
American Airlines Mechanic Goes Too Far, Hurts Cause
It was revealed this week that an American Airlines mechanic was charged with sabotaging a flight from Miami, then he was arrested. This kind of action hurts their cause. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. American Airlines […]