As reported by JT Genter over at The Points Guy, American Airlines has reversed its decision to install economy class seats with 29 inches of pitch on their new Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Earlier this year, American said they would be taking delivery of the new aircraft … [Read more...]
Free Platinum Elite Status on American Airlines
American Airlines is offering free Platinum Elite status to select individuals. With this promotion, no status match from another airline is necessary! The promotion offers free Platinum status through September 22, 2017, but can be extended through January 2019. This … [Read more...]
Review: American Airlines Main Cabin Extra, Chicago to London
I recently flew American Airlines Economy Class round trip between Chicago and London. On the outbound flight, I had the unique experience of a daytime flight on an eastbound trans-Atlantic flight. Most flights from the US to Europe are red-eyes, leaving in the … [Read more...]
Amenity Kit Review: American Airlines Business Class 2017 Cole Haan
Time for another American Airlines new amenity kit. AA has updated their amenity kits for 2017, and I recently received one on a flight between Dallas and London. The contents are almost identical to what was offered in the 2016 version of this kit. It is still Cole … [Read more...]
Review: American Airlines 787 Business Class, Beijing to Dallas
American Airlines 787-8 business class is a very comfortable way to fly long haul routes. The American Airlines 787 flies several long haul routes including flights to Asia, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe from Dallas, Los Angeles, and Chicago.I … [Read more...]
American Airlines Premium Economy Now Bookable; Is It Worth the Upgrade?
In November, American unveiled its new Premium Economy cabin, albeit of the soft launch variety. Though bookable on flights from DFW to Madrid and Sao Paulo, American sold the seats as Main Cabin Extra. Now, after a couple of delays, American Airlines Premium Economy … [Read more...]
American Airlines: Free Meals in Economy Between New York and Los Angeles/San Francisco
The airline industry in the United States has become a game of monkey see, monkey do. Or in actuality, Delta Does, United and American blindly follows. It appears that this is the case today with American Airlines announcement to reintroduce complimentary meals on … [Read more...]
Review: American Airlines Premium Economy Amenity Kit
Welcome to another installment of our amenity kit review series. Today, I'll examine the American Airlines Premium Economy amenity kit. As in previous reviews, I will be reviewing this amenity kit on a scale from 1 to 5 (being the best) and will rate it based on five … [Read more...]
Sitting 10-across in Economy Class is Surprisingly Tolerable
When the Boeing 777 launched, 9-across seating in economy was the standard. These days, many airlines are adding a seat to make 10-across economy class. Until recently, I have been able to avoid this tight configuration. Due to a weather delay on my inter-island flight … [Read more...]
Review: American E-175 First Class, Omaha-DFW
Normally, I tend to avoid regional jets. I just never found them comfortable, and smaller planes make me nervous. However, on a recent business trip to Omaha, I found myself with no other choice. If I wanted to return home the same day, I'd have to bite that bullet … [Read more...]
