American Airlines

The traveling public breathed a collective sigh of relief when Memorial Day Weekend was over. Despite a record number of passengers going through the TSA checkpoints, air travel didn’t suffer …

When did American Airlines become an Ultra-Low-Cost Airline? I’m not being cynical. When did American Airlines start selling tickets in bundles resembling those sold by Frontier and Spirit instead of …

When a company makes a change, it will usually somehow find a way to say it’s positive for customers. But to be honest, that’s not why these changes are made. …

Do you notice that when one travel company makes changes, others seem to follow shortly thereafter? One such example is the introduction of baggage fees by airlines such as American …

If you’re looking for a way to earn airline miles without flying, signing up for a dining program is probably your best bet. In case you’re not familiar with these …

Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Do boarding …

When an airline decides to move from one set of gates to another at an airport, it’s not a simple task of just putting up some signs. There’s a lot …

This was an interesting conversation I saw online the other day – the question is if boarding groups even matter anymore. Although each airline has their own process (here’s the …

In 2023, Sharon and I flew the most miles since our visits to Australia and Japan, back before the pandemic. That’s not surprising, as we we flew on some of …

It is Christmas Eve, and you may have missed the chance to buy the perfect gift for your loved ones. However, if you are part of a Secret Santa and …