Run, don’t walk! This deal won’t last long. 10,000 mile round-trip flights to New Zealand.
American Airlines
It’s Business, American Airlines
A recent status challenge I considered with American Airlines reminds me how much has changed over the years.
UGH: Blister Pops On Airplane Splashing Blood On Fellow Passengers
I mean, really? If there weren’t pictures I would guess this wasn’t even real. Well, no. I know better. Anything can, and will, happen when traveling.
Monthly Airplane Wi-Fi Reliability Report Card: August 2019
August was a pretty successful month as far as airplane wi-fi reliability was concerned. Given how bad United Wi-Fi has been, I’ll wait to claim this a win.
My Interview With American Airlines Senior VP Kurt Stache
Just over a week ago I had the chance to participate in the retirement of the American Airlines MD-80 at a celebration in Roswell, New Mexico. Taxiing past the rows of retired airplanes, we arrived at a hangar where we got to hear stories from team members on the history of the Mad Dog as well as crawl on some MD-80s ourselves. When I got invited to the event, I asked American Airlines if they could make time with an executive to talk about the MD-80 retirement and what the […]
American Airlines Mechanic Reportedly Sabotages Plane Full of Passengers And Crew
An American Airlines reportedly mechanic sabotaged an airplane full of passengers and crew because he was mad at the airline for not giving his union a new contract.
American Airlines Gives The MD-80 A Super Send-Off
American Airlines retired the last of their MD-80 aircraft this week. You might be wondering why that’s significant. Heck, for you it might not be. For me, it represents well over 500 hours of time in the air. The Mad Dog and I grew old together in the sky. For one of us, that journey has come to an end.
Today Only: 5 Miles Per Dollar On Apple Purchases
If you’ve been thinking about an Apple purchase, today is the day to pull the trigger. It’s also a great reminder of the value of airline shopping portals, like we discussed recently on my podcast Miles To Go. Multiple airline shopping portals are offering bonus miles today for purchases from Apple. United Airlines is offering 5 miles per dollar for Apple purchases today. If you haven’t shopped through the United Airlines shopping portal, you can also probably double dip with this new member offer. Or, if a member of your […]
Monthly Airplane Wi-Fi Reliability Report Card: July 2019
United performs above average in July but still below every other airline I’ve flown. Is this the start of a positive trend?
Trouble In The Skies: Did We Make This Bed?
A recent opinion piece about trouble with the airlines has me wondering how much customers are responsible for the current state of aviation. Should we demand more? What would that look like? Or, are we just cogs on a wheel we’re helpless to turn?
