American Airlines

Wi-Fi, as we know it, was released in 1997 and was available commercially by 1999 (that’s when Apple used it for their iBook series of laptops). Over the next (gulp)…

When people imbibe too much alcohol, their personality tends to change. Some people become silly. Others are more threatening. Still, others may become more melancholy. And it’s not just drunk…

There are plenty of people who have the same name. If you believe those online “search for people” websites, there are about 8 people in the US who share my…

I don’t know about you, but for me, I think the ultimate in travel luxury would be a lifetime pass, or its equivalent, to something. Walt Disney World sold such…

American Airlines operates mainly under the legacy airline hub-and-spoke system. This means the airline has airports spread throughout the US, which serve as the main connecting points for the rest…

Every year, I rank the major US airlines based on our experiences with them over the past year. Of the major carriers, American has consistently been slipping downward, even falling…

American Airlines flight AA5795 was supposed to be typical in every way. The Piedmont Embraer ERJ-145 left Boston (BOS) on January 1 at 6:33pm and arrived at Harrisburg (MDT) a…

When traveling with American Airlines, passengers have the option to visit an Admirals Club lounge at the airport. It’s important to note that, for domestic flights, a ticket alone will…

According to the Department of Transportation’s final Air Travel Consumer Report of the year, in 2023, U.S. airlines lost (they prefer the word “mishandled” – that includes lost, damaged, delayed…

One advantage of booking a flight with points instead of paying for it is that award bookings often have more favorable cancellation policies. While you might get a flight credit…