Jun
24
2017
American Airlines has new coffee machines in its clubs that make very good coffee. These Franke machines grind beans on demand, and use real milk for its drinks.
American Airlines Ups Its Coffee Game — On the Ground
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for June 2017.
American Airlines Employee Charged After Threatening to Kill TSA Document Checker
Jun
24
2017
An American Airlines employee who reportedly works in sales has been charged with “two counts of interference with security screening personnel” at the Charlotte airport..
This guy just wouldn’t give up.
Man Steals Van, Tries to Hijack Plane After Jumping on Wing
Jun
24
2017
On Tuesday a 37 year old man riding a bicycle jumped into a van after the owner got out of it to get his tools.
The man stole the van and drove off. He “hit a curb and blew a tire” but still continued to drive 5 miles — to the Lakeland, Florida airport — where he drove through an aviation maintenance company and onto the ramp.
How to Avoid Low Cost Airline Bag Fees, and Poorly Disclosed Basic Economy Fares
Jun
24
2017
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
American’s 24 Hour Refund Policy Now More Generous
Jun
24
2017
American has been less generous than Delta or United who allow 24 hour refunds regardless of how far in advance you book travel. The Department of Transportation only requires offering 24 holds or refunds for travel purchased a week or more in advance.
Last year American went from the most generous policy to the least generous one, complying only with the minimum DOT standards.
MEN: If You’re Going to Pop the Question on a Plane Please Try to Be Original About It
Jun
23
2017
Inflight marriage proposals are so de rigueur that El Al’s Matmid Club lets you redeem miles for an inflight marriage proposal kit.
Change a Hilton Award Without Spending More Points, and United’s Frightening New Meal
Jun
23
2017
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
New Way to Stack Up to 2% Rebates On Top of Existing Rewards at Your Favorite Stores
Jun
23
2017
There’s a new double dipping tool that gives you points for spending money at a variety of merchants.
The great thing is that you register your credit cards and they know when you spend the money. This isn’t based on links you click. So you are still able to earn shopping portal points for your online purchases, and you still earn credit card rewards points for your purchases.
Is Qatar’s Bid for a Stake in American Airlines Real, and Would American Try to Stop It?
Jun
23
2017
Normally the US would be mediating the dispute – successfully – between Qatar on the one hand and Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the other. After all, the US has a significant military base in Qatar. By not backing the Al Thanis the expected value of hosting a US base has fallen dramatically. It apparently doesn’t buy a country much protection.
New battle lines are being drawn in the Mideast. Qatar’s move to acquire a stake in American Airlines is part of a much larger story than simply an investment in a U.S. airline.
Loophole in United’s Basic Economy Lets You Bring on Two Carry On Items
Jun
23
2017
If a customer flying on a Basic Economy fare is forced to check something that’s then damaged, the whole thing could boomerang. We all know what happened when musician Dave Carroll checked his guitar on a United flight.
