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American’s Widebody Puzzle Likely Favors Boeing
American Airlines is sending two contradictory signals this month. On one side: a voluntary unpaid leave program offering 1,205 flight
Air Insight•Addison Schonland10 AugAmerican — page 2
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American Airlines Offers 1,205 Flight Attendants Unpaid Leave Amid September Flight Cuts
An earlier fall schedule and rising jet fuel costs prompt a 4% workforce adjustment across American's busiest hubs.
No More Flagship? American Airlines Cuts Upgrade Eligibility For Elite Fliers On Some Flights
American’s new upgrade rules will block some economy elites from reaching lie-flat Business Class.
American Boeing 777-300ER Retrofits Underway: Fancy New Cabins Coming Soon
American Airlines recently rolled out a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, particularly with the introduction of its Flagship Suite business class, as well as its front-row Flagship Suite Preferred. While this product is finally being offered on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s that are assigned certain routes, we’re also going to see some existing planes reconfigured.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig4 Aug
American Fights Back: Reimagined Card, Lounge Updates Take Aim At Delta & United
American’s revamped Citi card and lounge overhaul sharpen its premium fight with Delta and United.
Major Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Changes: Higher Fee, New Benefits
The Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard (learn more) is American’s most premium credit card, issued by Citi. A refresh of this card has just been announced, roughly three years since we saw the last refresh. The good news is that this one isn’t as major of an overhaul as we saw last time.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 Aug
Wild: United CEO Scott Kirby Approached Delta About A Merger, But Was Rejected
A few months ago we learned how United CEO Scott Kirby had reportedly approached American CEO Robert Isom about the concept of a merger. American ”rejected” this for obvious reasons, arguing there was no way this would get regulatory approval. Nonetheless, Kirby made his case publicly about how this would be good for consumers.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig27 Jul
American unveils next-generation premium experience at DFW
American Airlines is expanding and enhancing its premium customer experience at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), unveiling plans for a dedicated Flagship® check-in experience and two new lounge spaces, all designed to make travel more effortless, comfortable and tailored to each customer. The investments further strengthen DFW as American’s largest hub and reflect a focus on delivering a world-class premium journey. Customers traveling through DFW can look forward to Flagship® check-in in Terminal D, American’s largest Admirals Club® lounge in the redesigned Terminal C and an on-the-go Provisions by Admirals Club℠ option in the future Terminal F.
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American unveils next-generation premium experience at DFW, featuring largest-ever Admirals Club lounge and enhanced Flagship services
American Airlines is expanding and enhancing its premium customer experience at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), unveiling plans for a dedicated Flagship® check-in experience and two new lounge spaces, all designed to make travel more effortless, comfortable and tailored to each customer. The investments further strengthen DFW as American’s largest hub and reflect a focus […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum20 Jul
American Airlines To Reportedly Deploy 1st Retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER Next Month
American Airlines’ first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER appears to be nearing the end of its long stay in Hong Kong, with aviation watcher JonNYC reporting that the aircraft could depart before the middle of July and ideally enter passenger service in early or mid-August. If that timing holds, it would mark the long-awaited debut of one of American’s most important premium cabin upgrades in years.
Bleh: American Airlines Adds Chicago To Tokyo Narita Route, Merely Replacing JAL
Last week, American Airlines revealed plans to launch a new daily flight between Chicago and Tokyo, which is a route resumption, and also represents American’s return of Asia flying out of Chicago.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig6 Jul
A new chapter for Chicago: American to launch nonstop service to Tokyo
Whether it’s hiking up Mount Fuji, taking photos during cherry blossom season or enjoying a world-renowned omakase experience, travelers looking to check a visit to Tokyo off their bucket list will soon have a new travel option. Starting next spring, American will launch new nonstop service to Tokyo (NRT) from its hub in Chicago (ORD) in partnership with Japan Airlines. CEO Robert Isom joined customers and team members for a celebration of the new route at the iconic Hall of Flags in Terminal 3 — American’s home at ORD where more than 40,000 customers pass through each day on one of more than 500 daily flights. Earlier this week, Isom also celebrated the new service at a reception for the Chicagoland community.
American Airbus A319 Aborts Miami Takeoff Within A 3rd Of A Mile Of Stray Private Jet
The flight landed safely in Bermuda after the event.
SOS: Could Doug Parker Really Return To “Save” American Airlines?
There’s a rumor swirling around that American Airlines may bring back former CEO Doug Parker to replace current CEO Robert Isom. When I first heard this, I thought ”wait, there’s no way the board would do something like this, right?” However, the more I think about it, the more I think ”wait, that’s exactly what American’s board would do, of course.” Let me explain…
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jun