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Cheaper American Airlines Fares Are About To Become Easier To Book

by Gary Leff on May 29, 2024

May 29 2024

According to CEO Robert Isom at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference this morning, they’re going to “get back on the road” to sell to corporate customers. The airline has shed sales staff, and also support staff for agencies.

Another element of the shift in strategy to “more carrots than sticks” in getting agencies to adopt New Distribution Capability – selling American ancillaries like paid seats, and at lower cost – is that they will restore the lowest fares to all agencies.

American Airlines Plan To Drop Mileage-Earning From Travel Agency Tickets Is Off

by Gary Leff on May 29, 2024

May 29 2024

At the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference this morning, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom declared that the carrier’s plan to eliminate mileage-earning from some travel agency tickets is off.

Shocking Alliance: Tucker Carlson Slams TSA Facial Recognition Overreach With Founder Of Blackwater

by Gary Leff on May 29, 2024

May 29 2024

There was a move to enshrine a legal right to opt out of TSA facial recognition in the recent FAA Reauthorization bill. The amendment didn’t make it in – killed by TSA lobbying.

TSA’s current policy is to allow passenger opt out, but wanted this left to their own discretion rather than requiring them to honor it.

Clear Skies, Major Delays: Why My Flight Was Grounded 190 Miles From The Storm

by Gary Leff on May 28, 2024

May 28 2024

Dallas experienced severe storms on Tuesday. That delayed my flights out of Austin, even though our weather wasn’t bad, and the plane I was on arrived early from Boston.

Leadership Shake Up: Vasu Raja Out At American Airlines

by Gary Leff on May 28, 2024

May 28 2024

Just a week ago the airline went around on the record saying “Vasu’s not leaving.”

However today American Airlines announced that Raja “will depart the airline in June.” There was no quote from Raja. There was no quote from CEO Robert Isom. Nothing about the tremendous value he’s added to the company. He’s just out.

Mini-Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge, Washington Dulles Airport

by Gary Leff on May 28, 2024

May 28 2024

This lounge is too small for the volume of passengers and it turns an architecturally interesting space with tarmac views into a chaotic mess.

Mid-Air Etiquette Fail: Southwest Passenger’s ‘Hot Stuff’ Blanket Blocks Tray Table

by Gary Leff on May 28, 2024

May 28 2024

Passengers taking up the space behind them, covering up entertainment screens and tray tables, is sadly more common than you’d think. People just do not pay attention to the way they’re affecting neighboring passengers around them inside a metal tube. We all create a bubble of privacy, pretending like we’re alone. But that only works if we let others pretend they’re alone, too.

Coach Left Thirsty: Passenger Blasts American Airlines For Only Serving Drinks In First Class During Turbulence

by Gary Leff on May 28, 2024

May 28 2024

An American Airlines passenger took to TikTok to complain that, due to turbulence, there was no drink service on her flight in coach – while first class received service throughout the flight.

Fast-Track Your Hotel Elite Status: Inside GHA Discovery’s Exclusive Perks and Secret Red Level

by Gary Leff on May 28, 2024

May 28 2024

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Soaring With Style: Why JetBlue’s Plane Names Are Winning the Internet [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on May 28, 2024

May 28 2024

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.

Monthly Archives

Cheaper American Airlines Fares Are About To Become Easier To Book

American Airlines Plan To Drop Mileage-Earning From Travel Agency Tickets Is Off

Shocking Alliance: Tucker Carlson Slams TSA Facial Recognition Overreach With Founder Of Blackwater

Clear Skies, Major Delays: Why My Flight Was Grounded 190 Miles From The Storm

Leadership Shake Up: Vasu Raja Out At American Airlines

Mini-Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge, Washington Dulles Airport

Mid-Air Etiquette Fail: Southwest Passenger’s ‘Hot Stuff’ Blanket Blocks Tray Table

Coach Left Thirsty: Passenger Blasts American Airlines For Only Serving Drinks In First Class During Turbulence

Fast-Track Your Hotel Elite Status: Inside GHA Discovery’s Exclusive Perks and Secret Red Level

Soaring With Style: Why JetBlue’s Plane Names Are Winning the Internet [Roundup]

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