(Editor’s Note: A few months ago I shared with you what I thought was one of the best reviews I’ve read of American’s new 777-300ER. It was written by AA Geek Chris (@kingdomchris71) and posted on FlyerTalk. Chris recently returned from a trip to Argentina and had a chance to experience American’s 777-200 Business Class…
Video: Tom Horton says thank you and goodbye
Before the markets open Monday morning, representatives from American and US Airways will meet at the offices of Weil, Gotshal & Manges in Dallas to sign the papers that will merge the two carriers into one company, and eventually one airline. US Airways CEO Doug Parker will become the Chief Executive of the new American…
Transcon Bonus: Earn up to 15k AAdvantage Miles between LAX – JFK
American’s new A321-T transcontinental service is set to launch January 7 and to promote the big event they’re offering bonus AAdvantage Miles for travel between JFK and Los Angeles: In celebration of our new Airbus A321 Transcontinental aircraft, flying early next year, we’re offering you the opportunity to earn up to 15,000 bonus miles for…
AAdvantage eShopping Instant Win Sweepstakes – Grand Prize: 250K Miles
The AAdvantage eShopping Mall just launched a new sweepstakes that offers a chance to win 5,000 AAdvantage miles instantly or 250,000 AAdvantage Miles in a grand prize drawing: AAdvantage eShopping Merry Miles Sweepstakes Walking in a winter wonderland is great, but how would you like to fly instead? Just enter your information and you could…
Citi Executive AAdvantage Card becomes exclusive card to offer Admirals Club membership
Gary just shared the news that the American Express Admirals Club relationship is ending in March. Not coincidentally, American and Cit just announced an exclusivity agreement that will make the Citi Executive / AAdvantage World Elite Mastercard the only credit card to offer Admirals Club membership. From the press release: Citi and American Airlines today…
American upgrades DFW – Lima to 767-300
I guess American’s recently launched service between DFW and Lima, Peru must be popular: the route was upgraded from a 757-200 to a 767-300 a couple of weeks ago. And from looking at the schedule over the next 12 months, it seems that the switch to widebody service is permanent rather than seasonal. This is…
Updated thru March 2014: Citi – AAdvantage Reduced Mileage Awards
Daydreaming about a long weekend someplace warm? A ski weekend? Or maybe you’re already thinking about Spring Break destinations? If you’re planning to use AAdvantage miles and also carry a Citi AAdvantage credit card in your wallet, then take a look at this just updated list of Citi – AAdvantage Reduced Mileage Awards destinations available…
American’s incoming President discusses Product Alignment and Milestones
Scott Kirby is currently President of US Airways and is slated to become President of American after the merger. He recently gave an interview to reporter Jonathan Spira with Frequent Business Traveler and discussed a range of topics including milestones, and alignment of product. The alignment of product strategy and road map is probably the…
From American Way Magazine: Win 50K AAdvantage Miles & Rose Bowl Tickets!
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! Here’s a new sweepstakes from American Way, the in-flight magazine you find in the seat back pocket on all American flights: A Fantastic Kickoff to 2014! You could win two tickets to the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2014, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA,…
I want this remote control A-380 for Christmas!
Hope you’re having lots of fun, food, and maybe even a nap! I hope this is waiting for me under the Christmas tree: a remote control Airbus A-380 (of course, rather than Singapore Airlines, I want my A-380 painted with the livery of oneworld member British Airways)! Fast forward to 2:20 to watch it take…