American Airlines has avoided pretty much all the pitfalls other airlines have seen in major mergers of the past. They’ve done so by employing a slow and steady strategy, with no massive “cutover” date where a large number of changes happen, opting instead for…
My goal in 2014 was to be home a bit more, which meant trying to combine trips when I could, killing two birds with one set of flights. I was still on the road quite a bit as evidenced by my hotel stats for…
I wanted to thank everyone who took time to weigh in on some decisions I was trying to make by the end of the year in relation to elite status. First, I had asked folks if I should make a very painful mileage run…
American Airlines is back in the market this year with a program that allows you to spend some cash to retain status. And, though the pricing is similar to last year, there are more paths this year to retain your status level. Let’s take…
Are you busy chasing airline status? I have been for the first 6 months of the year but still have a ways to go. I’m chasing status with both American Airlines and United Airlines. Status may not be what it used to be, but it’s still incredibly helpful if you leverage it correctly. Achieving 25, 50 or even 100,000 miles in a year takes hard work and careful planning.
American Airlines and US Airways are rolling out an interim policy to provide reciprocal upgrades for elite members of both programs. This was rumored not too long ago and will be rolling out June 11th. American Airlines elites definitely seem to get the better end…
American Airlines and US Airways look to announce reciprocal domestic upgrade benefits in weeks, not months. That’s generally good news for elite customers of both airlines. But, they really should fix their pricing before they do so.
It’s always good to have a backup plan. Executive Platinum status, a timely award ticket, the American Airlines app and Twitter all come together to get me home to my family, tired but happy.
It’s important to check your reservations to make sure nothing is wrong with them. Airlines have schedule changes and equipment changes all the time and they can affect you. Don’t forget to feed and water your reservations.
American Airlines has traditionally allowed people to purchase status at the end of each year if you missed the qualifications by some narrow or wide margin. But, they’ve never allowed the straight purchase of EQMs. Despite this recent announcement about additional options to earn…