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American Airlines Solo Fares Can Cost More Than Tickets for Two
A 5,000-flight fare comparison found higher solo prices on some American and United flights. Searching for the actual group size can reveal lower fares.
APA Reverses Warning on Alcohol in American Airlines Crew Tiramisu
After reviewing Phoenix crew meals, the APA says the tiramisu is safe to eat. Pilots in HIMS should still follow program guidance on food additives and extracts.
Scott Kirby Says Doug Parker Promised Him American Airlines’ CEO Job Before Firing Him
Kirby says a promised path to American’s top job ended in his 2016 dismissal. He later became United’s CEO and credits the setback with shaping his leadership.
Reported Overhead Bin Injury Scams Target Airline Passengers
Reports describe passengers staging bag-related injuries to demand payment. In any onboard injury claim, involve the crew and document what happened.
Could Travelers Trade Unused Checked Bag Allowances? The Airline Economics Say No
Trading baggage allowances could help some travelers, but it would also change airline costs and the value of the benefits already built into fares.
Alaska Air Group Plans 200 Job Cuts as Fuel Costs Pressure Finances
Alaska Air Group plans about 200 layoffs as rising fuel costs add financial strain, with affected staff paid through year-end.
Airfares Rise 22% as Fuel Costs Push Airlines to Cut Flights
A4A CEO Chris Sununu says fares remain affordable despite a 22% annual rise, while high fuel costs are reducing some flight schedules.
NAIA Terminal 3 Guide: Airlines, Pickups and Travel Tips
Check your airline’s terminal before heading to Manila’s NAIA, then find key details on Terminal 3 pickups, fees, arrivals and transfers.
American Airlines’ Mistake Fare Cancellations Raise Questions Over Its 72-Hour Rule
American canceled award tickets weeks after discovering a pricing error. Its response to a DOT complaint leaves the airline’s published 72-hour process at issue.
Cancun Airport Visitax Collection Raises Questions Over Fees and Pricing
Travelers report airport Visitax requests as high as 550 pesos, while Quintana Roo’s published rates differ and collection practices remain unclear.
Alaska Airlines’ Anchorage–Tokyo 737 MAX Route Tests Demand for Long-Haul Narrowbodies
The seasonal route spans 3,433 miles and up to 8 hours 15 minutes. Alaska’s existing network gives it a clearer path to demand than past Anchorage hub plans.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Accused Of Using Free Flights To Scam A 75-Year-Old Out Of $25,000
An American Airlines flight attendant reportedly used her free travel benefits to fly to Florida as part of a scam that took more than $25,000 from a 75-year-old woman. Police say she visited the vict...
American Airlines Reopens Flagship Dining at LAX With Expanded Business Class Access
Flagship Dining returns to LAX, giving eligible American business class travelers access while adding a new option for AAdvantage elite members.
Delta Customer Apology Exposes a Human Review Gap in AI-Assisted Support
A Delta customer received an apology with AI drafting instructions still attached, raising questions about review and the airline’s expanding use of automated support.
Aeromexico to Launch Daily Mexico City Flights to Three U.S. Cities in 2027
Aeromexico will add daily nonstop Mexico City service to Orange County, Fort Lauderdale and Portland, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
American Airlines’ Last-Minute Upgrade Sales Put Loyalty Benefits to the Test
American is selling premium seats for cash minutes before boarding, leaving elite flyers and upgrade certificates behind.
EasyJet to Add Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet by Early 2028
EasyJet plans to begin installing Starlink Wi-Fi next year, with fleetwide rollout expected to finish by early 2028.
Riyadh Air Shifts Flights to Al Qassim After Riyadh Airport Attacks
Riyadh Air has resumed a reduced schedule from Al Qassim, with coach transfers from Riyadh and several international routes suspended.
How Southwest’s New 2027 Elite Status Compares To American, Delta And United
Southwest Airlines is introducing Platinum status in 2027, but customers who already had A-List Preferred and Companion Pass aren’t really getting anything better. That’s disappointing – a new top tie...
American Airlines CFO Expects Fares to Hold Despite Falling Fuel Costs
American CFO Devon May says fares are unlikely to fall if fuel prices ease, as airlines seek to restore yields and manage rising costs.