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American Airlines Adds Zoes Kitchen Items Onboard

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Earlier this month, American Airlines rolled out new food-for-sale menu items inspired by fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant Zoës Kitchen. Some of the new items include, a breakfast sandwich on a waffle brioche bun, the Zoës Gruben signature turkey sandwich, a grilled chicken wrap and a hummus dip. These items will be available for purchase on most…

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American Airlines AAdvantage 2019 Program Changes

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American Airlines announced changes to their AAdvantage program, when it comes to earning mileage credit, how elite status is earned, as well as new benefits for Executive Platinum members. Here’s a rundown of the changes to American Airlines AAdvantage program: Per American Airlines, We’re introducing a few updates effective January 1, 2019, for AAdvantage members, including new…

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Earn 100,000 Bonus American AAdvantage Miles

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American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through November 26, 2018, where you can earn up to 100,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer if you wanted…

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Drunk American Airlines Ramp Agent Falls Asleep in Cargo Hold….

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An American Airlines ramp agent at fell asleep at work in the cargo hold of a Boeing 737-800 at Kansas City International Airport. The flight ended up taking off without any other co-workers noticing and the ramp agent found himself in Chicago, once the flight landed. The ramp agent was sent back to Chicago, however no…

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American Airlines Announces Several New Domestic and International Routes

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American Airlines announced they’ll be launching several new domestic and international routes in 2019. A large majority of these new routes are due to a lease agreement they’ve reached at Dallas Ft. Worth with the airport resulting in 15 new regional gates after renovating the Terminal E satellite gates. In addition to the added regional flying…

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American Airlines Flight Attendants Now ‍​​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‍Integrated

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Earlier this week, American Airlines has made great strides with their flight attendant workgroups, and as of Monday, ‍​​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‍October 1, 2018, the airline has completed their‍​​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‍ flight attendant operational integration, which has been a four-year journey. Prior to this integratation pre-merger U.S. Airways flight attendants couldn’t fly with American Airlines flight attendants and vice versa,…

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Earn 42,500 Bonus American AAdvantage Miles

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American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through October 8, 2018, where you can earn up to 42,500 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer if you wanted…

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American Airlines Follows Delta and United On Increased Checked Baggage Fees

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American Airlines is the latest U.S. airline to increase their checked baggage fees, effective Sept. 21, 2018. If you want to check a bag on your next flight, it will now cost you $30 for the first bag, and $40 for the second checked bag. It’s clear that American is following its competitors United and Delta, as we shared…

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American Airlines Adds Three New Craft Beers Onboard

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Starting September 1, 2018, American Airlines will be shuffling up their beers offered onboard their flights, with the introduction of three new beers. New offerings include Fat Tire White, Goose Island IPA, and Sam Adam’s Octoberfest. As a result the airline will discontinue serving Budweiser, VooDoo Ranger, and Sam Adam’s Boston Lager. Here’s what we learned from American:…

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American Airlines Launches Several New Routes to Europe

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American Airlines announced that they will be launching several new routes to Europe which include ‍​​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‍nine new routes and some schedule adjustments‍​​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‍ to their 2018 winter and 2019 summer international flying. ‍​​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‍It’s likely that some of these changes are due to increased fuel costs, as the airline looks for more consistently profitable flying. Here’s a highlight on what’s…

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Lounge Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

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American Airlines operates several Flagship Lounges in the United States to provide their business and first-class passengers on international and transcontinental flights a premium experience. On a recent layover in Los Angeles (LAX) I had the chance to visit and enjoy the elevated service it provides. The lounge entrance is located just past the security…

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Earn 85,000 Bonus American AAdvantage Miles

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American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through August 31, 2018, where you can earn up to 85,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer if you wanted…

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American Airlines Boeing 777 Utilization at Miami International Airport

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At a recent town hall meeting, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker was asked about the airlines Boeing 777 Utilization at Miami International Airport, as some of these planes are reporting “sitting in the sunshine for hours”, and it was asked if they’d start using these on short-haul flights from Miami during the day. When it comes…

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American Airlines Fleet Changes; Delaying Airbus A321neos

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American Airlines announced some changes to their fleet, when it comes to the Airbus A321neos. The airlines plans on delaying 22 A321neo deliveries that were scheduled for 2019, 2020, and 2021. The A321neo is a new-engine version of the A321 aircraft, which American currently flies today, and will still take delivery of their first A321neo in 2019…

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Will American Airlines Expand Premium Transcontinental Service to Washington D.C (DCA)?

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American Airlines has been heavily investing in their premium product, whether it’s on their A321’s with are performing very well on their transcontinental routes between New York (JFK) and Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Another interesting market to look at is Washington D.C., particularly their Los Angeles- Washington D.C (DCA) route. When it comes to…

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American Airlines Settles Fare Collusion Lawsuit, Pays $45 Million

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American Airlines has reached an agreement, where they’ve settled an antitrust lawsuit on fare collusion, and will be forced to pay $45 million. Other airlines involved are Southwest Airlines, who has paid $15 million, where Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have yet to reach an agreement. Despite the settlement, according to American Airlines they…

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Earn 100,000 Bonus American AAdvantage Miles

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American Airlines has announced their latest Buy Miles promotion, which is running now through June 30, 2018, where you can earn up to 100,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles. American Airlines constantly offers promotions when purchasing miles, so I’m not the least surprised to see another one being offered. With this new offer if you wanted…

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Why an American Airlines Passenger Faces 20 Years in Jail

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Last week, an American Airlines passenger was arrested after fighting with other passengers, when he was refused being served beer on one of their flights from Miami to Saint Croix by the flight crew. He was charged with Interfering with flight crew attendants which faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted. This news comes…

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Future of American Airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy

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When it comes to NYC and air travel, Delta is the largest carrier at New York’s John F. Kennedy, and United has their home fortress at Newark Liberty International Airport. American Airlines has a boutique operation at New York’s JFK, as they capitalize on their service to London-Heathrow as well as Los Angeles, and San…

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