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American Airlines Unveils New Business Class Experience With Upgraded Meals, Bedding, and Amenities

by Gary Leff

Apr 17 2024

A year and a half ago I revealed that new amenity kits, bedding, and meals would be introduced when American Airlines rolls out business class suites that will be arrive with new delivery Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and eventually be added to Boeing 777-300ERs.

The idea is that an elevated business class seat would be accompanied by new investments in other elements of the product. And it turns out we’ll see this new business class soft product Memorial Day weekend – even before the new seats arrive.

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American Airlines Bumps Passenger Off Flight, Agent Says They “Do Not Care About DOT Rules”

by Gary Leff

Apr 16 2024

Michael Trager, who runs frequent traveler and casino loyalty site TravelZork, had one of the most interesting “bump” stories I’ve heard in a long time. He was involuntarily denied boarding on an American Airlines flight last week, and airport staff refused to provide him any compensation saying that they “do not care about DOT Rules.”

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From Pregnancy To Pilot Prohibition: Union Head Sara Nelson Blasts Breeze Airways Conduct Rules ‘Out Of 1952’

by Gary Leff

Apr 16 2024

Flight attendants union head Sara Nelson, who is trying to organize at JetBlue founder Dave Neeleman’s startup Breeze Airways, took to social media to blast the airline’s employee handbook as antiquated and outdated. She compares their conflict of interest policy to a “pregnancy and the weight program” from 1952. Except the airline’s policies seem… downright reasonable?

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The Icahn Effect: How JetBlue’s Financial Turmoil Could Cost You Your Miles

by Gary Leff

Apr 14 2024

JetBlue is looking for revenue anywhere it can find it. Not only are they struggling, and their business plan scuttled by back-to-back anti-trust rulings, but corporate raider Carl Icahn is breathing down their neck. He’s taken a 10% stake in the carrier, whose stock has cratered, and he controls two board seats. He could acquire more of the company.

That has had some readers worried about their miles.

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Police Remove Multiple Stowaways Discovered On Delta Flight From Atlanta To Los Angeles

by Gary Leff

Apr 14 2024

A passenger sitting at the front of the coach cabin on the Airbus A350 saw a family of 5 seat themselves in the ‘Comfort+’ section. However two of those seats were already occupied. A flight attendant comes in to sort out the ‘duplicate seats’. But those weren’t the only stowaways – three others actually made it to Los Angeles.

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United Passenger Extorted For Bribe At Newark Airport Check-In Counter

by Gary Leff

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Apr 13 2024

Most checked bags in the U.S. are limited to 50 pounds. Anything heavier than that and you’ll pay extra. First and business class passengers, and those with elite status, may be allowed 70 pounds. When you approach the check-in counter, they’ll weigh your bags, and if your luggage is overweight you’ll be assessed an extra fee.

However it’s not always so simple. There’s an unspoken cat and mouse game between airline employees and passengers.

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