American Airlines

When did American Airlines become an ultra-low-cost carrier? That’s not meant to be snark. It’s an honest question — and maybe the better question now is whether there’s even a …

Flying up front in the first few rows of a plane is a luxury most of us don’t get to enjoy very often. In fact, except for Southwest flights or …

When you pay for first class — whether you do it with cash, miles, or an upgrade — you naturally expect a little something extra. That typically includes more space, …

Assuming that weather, mechanical and staffing issues aren’t, well, issues, the time it takes to board a plane is oftentimes one of the biggest factors in a flight departing on …

Not long ago, air travel cabins were clearly divided: you were either in economy, or you splurged for business or first class. But as premium cabins evolved—bringing with them lie-flat …

If there’s one thing you can say about Americans, it’s that some of us are not particularly nice nowadays. Self-centeredness – someone’s needs and wants, even at the expense of …

Ah, the joys of flying in business class—a rare treat for my wife Sharon and me. But even with all the perks and luxury, there’s one decision we can’t avoid: …

Choosing a favorite airline is subjective. What makes an airline the best for one traveler might not matter to another. For example, maybe you like Southwest’s policy of allowing two …

I’ve always liked numbers. Numbers and statistics. I was the kid who would count things, just for the sake of counting them (as Halloween and Christmas approached, if we were …

I am 100% a rule follower and someone who respects authority. But even I’m scratching my head to see how little it seemed to take for American Airlines to put …