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New American Airlines Amenity Kits Launch Today

by Gary Leff on May 10, 2021

May 10 2021

Today American Airlines introduces new amenity kits with Shinola bags and fragrance items from D.S. & Durga. These are available now on London Heathrow flights (Dallas-Fort Worth; Miami; Chicago O’Hare; Los Angeles; Charlotte; New York JFK; Philadelphia; Seattle) and “will roll out across other long-haul international and transcontinental flights throughout the summer.”

In addition, there are limited-edition MD80 desk clocks for sale from Shinola with the American Airlines logo and without. Shinola wall clocks will appear in some Admirals Clubs this summer.

What It’s Like As A Business Class Connecting Passenger In Singapore Right Now

by Gary Leff on May 9, 2021

May 09 2021

What’s it like to fly domestically in Thailand right now, where your snacks and water are confiscated before departure (but flight attendants happily nibble away)? And what about connecting in Singapore, where business class passengers are treated to microwave mac and cheese and can’t use the restrooms?

No More Blocked Middle Seats, Now American Airlines Flight Attendants Have To Sit Next To Each Other

by Gary Leff on May 9, 2021

May 09 2021

The airline maintained that social distancing on board wasn’t necessary because of HEPA air filtration, downward air flow, cleaning regimens and masking. Yet they continued blocking some seats to maintain distance for flight attendants.

That policy ended, too, on May 1.

Quirk About American Airlines Upgrades Lets You Skip A Cabin

by Gary Leff on May 9, 2021

May 09 2021

An interesting story American Airlines upgrade story – compounded by terrible customer service – tells me it’s worth reminding that American Airlines does not offer any way to upgrade to premium economy before the day of travel and that no American Airlines upgrade instrument will cover the cost of a premium economy upgrade.

This is actually a good thing because it means that all advance upgrades, and upgrades paid for with a certificate, still skip over the premium economy cabin.

8.5 Hour Hold Time With Avianca LifeMiles Just To Redeposit Miles

by Gary Leff on May 8, 2021

May 08 2021

One of the more frustrating programs to deal with by phone is Avianca LifeMiles. Fortunately I rarely have to speak to them. However David writes about his experience. He spent seven and a half hours on hold trying to cancel and redeposit an award ticket before giving up.

There are several ways to deal with long airline hold times.

Papers, Please: American Airlines Cracks Down On Passenger ID Policy

by Gary Leff on May 8, 2021

May 08 2021

It wasn’t until after TWA flight 800 that the U.S. government began requiring passengers to show ID. President Clinton wanted to be able to announce something to look like he was doing something after the event, since initially there was speculation that the explosion was terrorist-related rather than an accident.

Airlines have wanted customers to show ID for a long time because they don’t want their tickets to be transferable.

Flight Attendants Outraged After American Airlines Tells Them To Skip Meals

by Gary Leff on May 7, 2021

May 07 2021

American Airlines sent a memo to flight attendants on Monday called ‘Moments That Matter’ which encourages them to be prepared to avoid even slight delays that could stand in the way of exact on-time departures. Unfortunately for employee morale it came off as patronizing.

One tip, aimed at flight attendants who are scheduled to work reserve, has incited a anger – and a response from the union. American told flight attendants that they may need to skip meals.

Snack Basket Will Return To American Airlines First Class On June 1

by Gary Leff on May 6, 2021

May 06 2021

Beverages and snacks are returning to coach on June 1 but that’s not the only change to inflight service on American Airlines starting June 1.

American will be bringing back first class snack baskets at that time, too – as well as pre-order special meals for New York JFK – Los Angeles and San Francisco flights in business and first class.

You Can Now Earn Star Alliance Elite Status By Drinking Starbucks Or Ordering Uber Eats

by Gary Leff on May 6, 2021

May 06 2021

The new Air Canada Aeroplan program lets members earn elite status through everyday activity, not just flying. Crediting shopping transactions, credit card spending, and other forms of points-earning can give you better treatment with Air Canada, and even incremental benefits with some of its partners – without ever setting foot on a plane.

Aeroplan hass partnerships with brands like Starbucks and Uber Eats that can deliver elite status.

When This American Airlines Flight Diverted Tuesday, The Captain Ordered Everyone Pizza

by Gary Leff on May 5, 2021

May 05 2021

Thunderstorms in Charlotte kept them from landing, and the flight diverted to Charleston, South Carolina. The flight, which departed 40 minutes late, spent an hour and 22 minutes on the ground in Charleston.

Word from the flight, though, was that the captain kept everyone in good spirits by having pizza delivered to the plane.

Airlines

New American Airlines Amenity Kits Launch Today

What It’s Like As A Business Class Connecting Passenger In Singapore Right Now

No More Blocked Middle Seats, Now American Airlines Flight Attendants Have To Sit Next To Each Other

Quirk About American Airlines Upgrades Lets You Skip A Cabin

8.5 Hour Hold Time With Avianca LifeMiles Just To Redeposit Miles

Papers, Please: American Airlines Cracks Down On Passenger ID Policy

Flight Attendants Outraged After American Airlines Tells Them To Skip Meals

Snack Basket Will Return To American Airlines First Class On June 1

You Can Now Earn Star Alliance Elite Status By Drinking Starbucks Or Ordering Uber Eats

When This American Airlines Flight Diverted Tuesday, The Captain Ordered Everyone Pizza

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