Explore American Airlines’ strategic direction as it integrates new planes into its fleet, revealing potential long-haul routes that could reshape its global presence. This analysis delves into the implications of their latest fleet additions, forecasting the future of destinations like Duluth and Bangkok and the impact on the airline’s market positioning.
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Revealed: The Best and Worst Airlines for On-Time Flights in 2023
Aviation analytics company Cirium released its 2023 On-Time Performance results for airlines and airports. I’m most interested in the final numbers for North American airlines. Delta performed best, but American Airlines has really improved, and JetBlue remains abysmal.
Time Travel for New Year’s: 5 Flights That Turn Back Time And Let You Celebrate Twice
The international date line is a great trick that makes it possible to have two New Years Eve celebrations the same year, and five flights allow you to do this – spending New Years Eve in one city, flying to another city and doing New Years Eve again – because you don’t fly out until January 1, and arrive back on December 31. Time travel!
Chinese Chess Champion Stripped Of Title, Granted New One: Worst Hotel Guest Ever
The man crowned national champion of Chinese chess had his title stripped after being granted another honorific: world’s worst hotel guest, including “defecating in a hotel bathtub.”
Yan Chenglong “overdid celebrations” after his victory, and is now also under investigation for cheating… with anal beads?
Bizarre In-flight Incident: Passenger Lit Matches to Cover Flatulence [Roundup]
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.
Clever or Unethical? How a $15 Item Can Fast-Track Your Airport Boarding Every Time [Roundup]
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.
Passenger Charges Overweight Seatmate $150 To Sit Next To Him On Flight [Roundup]
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.
Delta’s So Called ‘Premium’: Discontent Over In-flight Meals Exposed [Roundup]
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.
Bilt Adds Avianca LifeMiles As Transfer Partner
Avianca LifeMiles is a popular Star Alliance frequent flyer program for U.S. members because they sell miles inexpensively on a regular basis, and because you can transfer points into their program from several different credit card currencies.
They have generally reasonable redemption pricing with no fuel surcharges, though getting customer service when things go wrong can be challenging at times.
Cathay Pacific Brings First Class Back To New York JFK, And Awards Are Available
Cathay Pacific just announced the return of first class service to New York starting March 31, 2024, with their flights CX830 and CX831 offering the Boeing 777-300ER forward cabin.
What’s more, first class award space is available using Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles program.











