You may recall that last month, American Airlines flight attendants voted on the proposed contract from management but it was defeated by 16 votes. CEO Doug Parker said that if the flight attendants rejected the offer, it would go to binding arbitration and they would receive $81 million less. Well, it went to arbitration and…
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When Will American Airlines Become Revenue-Based?
Hard to believe, it’s been over thirty years now since American Airlines introduced their frequent flier program. With a tailwind of success, the other airlines quickly joined in and the Frequent Flier program doors were opened. The industry actually changed a few years earlier with the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. With carriers suddenly competing…
American Adds Service from MIA to FRA But…
In an interview with the Miami Herald, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker announced that the carrier will begin non-stop service to Frankfurt next year, as well as adding additional domestic flights. This is great news for Miami International Airport which very much wants to fill their international terminal to capacity, already seen as the Gateway…
AA/US FFP Merger by Year End?
I recently read this article from Business Insider about which airline offers the best award redemption rates. While I generally agree with their conclusions here, it should be pointed out that their angst toward Delta Air Lines is a little misguided. Yes, Delta has long been the devil for award travel but beginning next year…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. CNN Celebrating 100 Years of Commercial Flight Richard Quest and CNN celebrate 100 years of…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. Private check-ins? Airlines offer secret perks to best customers The Today Show recently took a…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. Air New Zealand’s new 787-9 unveiled Air New Zealand showed off their new Dreamliner this…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook wall, or send them my way on Twitter. New Mexico Town Questions The Abundance of Its Hot Springs As heard on NPR,…
Airline Elite Status: Still Worth Chasing?
At the end of the year, it is common to hear that someone is XXX miles short of elite status. I’ve been there myself. Some years ago I flew to Minneapolis Mall of America for Christmas shopping just because I needed the miles for status. Up in the morning, shop all day, return in the…
Update: Those Phony US Airlines Letters
A few months ago I wrote about these letters that most of us have received in the mail. You know, the ones that tell you about earning free travel with US Airlines or maybe Delta SkyMarbles or something. Of course, at best they are misleading and at worst they are fraudulent. Incredibly, no one – not…
