Apr
29
2025
Here’s what American Airlines Vice Chairman Steve Johnson shared with employees.
American Airlines To JetBlue: We Offered A Deal, You Walked — Now See You In Court
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Citi Slashes Emirates Transfer Value — Amex and Chase Will Suspend Skywards Redemptions
Apr
29
2025
Seeing Emirates transfers disappear for a time from both Chase and American Express, following the announcement of a devalued transfer ratio from Citi, suggests a move by Emirates rather than by any one bank.
Report: American Airlines-JetBlue Partnership Talks Are Off
Apr
28
2025
Without a partnership, American Airlines is left ‘too small to win, too big to walk away’ in the words of its former Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja.
‘Use It or Lose It’ Is Over: You Can Now Cancel American Airlines Basic Economy International Trips For Credit
Apr
28
2025
American Airlines has improved its basic economy fares. And I already like their version of basic economy better than other airlines. As a frequent American Airlines flyer, I can still assign extra legroom seats and I’m even eligible for upgrades.
Delta Beats Trump’s Tariffs: New Airbus Jets Arriving Duty-Free
Apr
28
2025
Here’s how Delta Air Lines is avoiding the Trump administration’s tariffs on new Airbus jets manufactured in Europe: they aren’t importing them.
[Ends Wednesday] All Southwest Airlines Members Can Get Frontier Gold Status—No Status Or Flights Needed, Just $40 By April 30
Apr
28
2025
Customers are unhappy with Southwest for adding checked bag fees and generally walking back their entire differentiated business model, laying off employees for the first time, and going back on the CEO’s word from just a few months ago about what they had planned.
It’s the perfect time for competitors to capitalize on that dissatisfaction – but this takes it to the next level, and also qualifies as expert trolling. I love it!
Pretending To Be Military Lets Civilians Board Early—Airlines Don’t Stop Them
Apr
28
2025
Airline passengers are pretending to be active duty members of the military, in order to board flights early.
American Airlines Lounge Food ‘Upgrade’: Full-Size Brats, Tiny Plates, Big Mess
Apr
27
2025
American Airlines takes precautions to save money on food in its lounges. They want to make sure that customers eat less, or at least take less. And they do this with very small plates.
Supreme Court May Curb Power Of Airlines To Revoke Flight Attendant Seniority Over Union Dues
Apr
27
2025
Four years ago I covered the case of an Allegiant flight attendant who lost his seniority for bidding on schedules for failing to pay dues to the Transportation Workers Union.
Now that case may be headed to the Supreme Court based on a new petition from the National Right to Work Foundation.
New American Airlines Offer Fast Tracks Your Elite Status — And Lets You Gift It Too (Check Your Account)
Apr
26
2025
American Airlines has an amazing elite status fast track offer that’s targeted, in accounts now, and you should definitely check if it’s available to you.
