American
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American Continues to Slog Through Bankruptcy While US Airways Goes Silent (On Purpose)
It’s been awhile since I wrote about the American Airlines bankruptcy, and there’s a good reason for that. Not much has happened.…
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Topic of the Week: Judge Won’t Let American Reject Pilot Contract … This Week
I couldn’t believe that the judge in American’s bankruptcy case wouldn’t actually let the airline reject its pilot contract. But this isn’t…
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Cranky on the Web (July 30 – August 3)
Priceline Now Sells American’s Preferred Seats—Here’s Why It Matters – Conde Nast Daily Traveler This may not seem like a big deal…
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American Reveals Plenty of Bells and Whistles for Domestic Aircraft
American continues to leak bits and pieces of its planned onboard improvements, and now we know some more about its planned offering…
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Cranky on the Web (July 9 – 13)
American Airlines Merger Possibilities: The Bad and the Worse – Conde Nast Daily Traveler American says it’s evaluating five different airlines for…
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Delta Makes a Smart Choice for Wifi Internationally
While wireless internet has become nearly ubiquitous on flights within the US (unless you fly United), international travel hasn’t seen the same…
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American Upgrades Business Class, Downgrades Coach on Widebody Fleet
Last Friday I received an invitation from American to an event that would show off the “company’s aircraft modernization plans while onboard…
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US Airways Takes a Huge Step Toward Acquiring American
For those who like to continue to point out that a US Airways bid for American in bankruptcy will fail just like…
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Why American’s Revenue Plans Aren’t Good Enough and a Merger Is Needed
I came across a really interesting research note on American last week that I thought was worth discussing here. Jamie Baker at…
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American Rolls Out Its Version of Economy Plus, er Economy Comfort, er . . .
When it first started talking about the interiors of its new 777-300ER aircraft, American said it would have a premium economy section.…
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The Continuing Sad Decline of Miami Air Service
Have you been through Miami lately? Unless you’re an American Airlines-loyalist, the answer is probably a firm “no.” While American’s presence continues…
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Visiting American’s Flagship Check-In, Other New Lobby Areas at LAX
American recently decided to revamp its check-in lobby at LAX, and the result is going to be the blueprint for all of…