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Lawsuit: American Airlines Baggage Handler Made Up Terrorist Threat Against Dying Passenger

by Gary Leff on August 13, 2018

Aug 13 2018

This story is among the most egregious I’ve heard and as it proceeds it just gets worse and worse.

Debbie Cardarelli is suing American Airlines for more than $1 million over the experience her now deceased husband had last year as the two flew home from Miami to Rochester, New York via Philadelphia in March 2017. As they boarded their connecting segment to Rochester they were told the aircraft, an Embraer ERJ-145, wouldn’t have room onboard for their carry on and they’d have to gate check it.

Can Prayer Replace the Need for Aircraft Mechanics — and Even New Planes?

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2018

Aug 12 2018

American Airlines is having trouble getting a mechanics contract done. They blame themselves for giving mechanics a mid-contract pay raise, so there’s not as much money for mechanics to get by agreeing to a contract. Mechanics are unhappy with the potential for the airline to outsource jobs.

But what if you didn’t even need mechanics to repair planes? The FAA hasn’t approved this, but televangelist Kenneth Copeland claims that G-d healed the corrosion on his private jet.

American Airlines is Planning for Permanent $75 Oil, Still Sees $3 Billion Revenue Upside

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2018

Aug 12 2018

At the outset of an employee forum last week American Airlines President Robert Isom declared, “we’re planning the airline in a world where oil be at $75 a barrel forever.”

Here’s what he says that new reality means for the ariline.

American Airlines President Confirms They’re Considering Dropping More Chicago – Asia Flights

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2018

Aug 12 2018

Last week a Chicago-based flight attendant asked American’s President Robert Isom about “the rumor that we’re going to lose all of our Asia flying” from O’Hare. Isom didn’t say no, Chicago won’t lose Asia service. Instead he explained how he sees American’s hubs.

American’s Vice President – Planning Vasu Raja added “the core of Chicago is an extremely profitable hub” because of connecting traffic in the Midwest and flying to partner hubs. “The only hubs that are more profitable than that are indeed Dallas and Charlotte.” However “the drags on Chicago are indeed Chicago to Asia flying.”

American Airlines is Pleased With Their Total Loss Against Gulf Airlines

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2018

Aug 12 2018

According to its President Robert Isom at an employee forum last week “it is still a big issue.” Isom claims to have “made progress.. we’re pleased that there’s a recognition that when it comes to fifth freedom flights.. that that’s a problem.”

Isom concludes, “It’s still a focus area.. we’re pleased with the work we’ve been able to do with the Trump administration and we’re pleased with the results so far.”

Court: Some Members Can Now Sell Their American AAdvantage Miles

by Gary Leff on August 10, 2018

Aug 10 2018

A Brazilian court heard an appeal in a case where a member sold miles, American Airlines caught it, and they voided the tickets. The appeals court is requiring American to pay the cost of replacement tickets plus damages.

Mother Arrested in Dubai for ‘Drinking Glass of Wine on Emirates Flights’. True?

by Gary Leff on August 10, 2018

Aug 10 2018

A 44 year old woman and mother of three arrived in Dubai off an Emirates flight on July 13. She learned her single entry visa, already used, was not valid for re-entry into the UAE.

It’s not clear why the woman wasn’t eligible for a new visa on arrival, however even if she was apparently the exchange became testy. She was with her four year old. She was asked whether she had been drinking (she was tested and came up 0.04. She acknowledged drinking a glass of wine on her Emirates flight.

United Airlines Sued by the Federal Government For Failing to Stop Pilot’s Sexual Harassment

by Gary Leff on August 10, 2018

Aug 10 2018

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced a lawsuit against United Airlines for failing to discipline a pilot they say was harassing a flight attendant.

The government alleges this pilot “frequently posted sexually explicit images of a United flight attendant to various websites… referencing the airline’s tagline ‘Fly the Friendly Skies.” They argue United was aware of the harassment “but took no responsibility to put a stop to it.” Make no mistake these were x-rated photos.

American Airlines DC Flight Delayed By 1400 Pounds of Government Paperwork

by Gary Leff on August 9, 2018

Aug 09 2018

On Monday there was so much government bureaucracy that 1400 pounds of federal paperwork actually delayed an American Airlines flight to Los Angeles.

American Airlines flight AA163, the 5:30 p.m. LAX departure, was delayed while the airline offloaded cargo. The pilot explained to passengers that “government documents” had to be removed.

Should US Airlines Be Outsourcing More of Their Maintenance?

by Gary Leff on August 9, 2018

Aug 09 2018

American Airlines gave employees across the board raises without insisting that the pay changes be part of a contract. The airline says that’s made it harder to get mechanics to agree to a contract. American mechanics have already gotten much of the money they’re going to get with a new contract, so there’s less incentive for employees to agree to rules changes the airline wants.

The carrier is offering terms they say are more costly than what United and Delta have with their mechanics, so a common refrain from management has been that they would happily sign either the United or Delta deal today.

Airlines

Lawsuit: American Airlines Baggage Handler Made Up Terrorist Threat Against Dying Passenger

Can Prayer Replace the Need for Aircraft Mechanics — and Even New Planes?

American Airlines is Planning for Permanent $75 Oil, Still Sees $3 Billion Revenue Upside

American Airlines President Confirms They’re Considering Dropping More Chicago – Asia Flights

American Airlines is Pleased With Their Total Loss Against Gulf Airlines

Court: Some Members Can Now Sell Their American AAdvantage Miles

Mother Arrested in Dubai for ‘Drinking Glass of Wine on Emirates Flights’. True?

United Airlines Sued by the Federal Government For Failing to Stop Pilot’s Sexual Harassment

American Airlines DC Flight Delayed By 1400 Pounds of Government Paperwork

Should US Airlines Be Outsourcing More of Their Maintenance?

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