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.
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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?
American Airlines Appears To Be Removing $75 Fee For Last-Minute Award Tickets
We have another sign that variable award tickets are coming soon to American Airlines. They’re moving to eliminate close-in booking fees for award tickets that regular members of the AAdvantage program pays. In this case, the elimination of the fee may fall into the category of “be careful what you wish for”.
He Had Unlimited Flying Privileges, Until He Didn’t
Unlimited first class flying for the rest of your life sounds like a pretty incredible benefit. What happens when it’s taken away from you?
My 2019 Mid-Year Airline Status Check
Where have I been spending most of my time as we hit the midyear mark? On airplanes. Lots of them. More than I’d like to be. Here’s what that looks like so far this year.
Fast-Track To World of Hyatt Status With New Promo!
A new Hyatt promotion creates an interesting way to leapfrog much of the requirement for top-tier elite status with World of Hyatt.
Hyatt & AA Now More Rewarding & Concert Tix For 5K Hilton Points
Wondering how many points or miles you should be holding onto? That’s the question I answer in this week’s Final Two Pennies. Each person has their own motivation when it comes to travel and how to redeem your miles and points. Don’t let me change your mind if you already have a clear direction. But, if you’re not 100% sure, listen in and let me give you my two cents. We’ve also got Gary Leff of View From The Wing back on to talk about the new partnership between AA and Hyatt […]
