American Airlines

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 …

About a month and change ago, American Airlines began piloting a new program that they hoped would stop people from boarding before they should. The system used technology to automatically …

I’ve been a member of National Car Rental’s Emerald Club for over 25 years (Ugh, Really? 25 years?) (Note from Sharon – when did I marry such an old man? …

See that title? Flights can become un-delayed and re-delayed? Yeah. My wife and I have experienced this situation on two separate occasions, so I’m sharing it with everyone. Not knowing …

Skiplagged touts itself as an online travel agency and metasearch engine for booking flights and hotels. Established by 20-year-old Aktarer Zaman in 2013, the website sells so-called “hidden city” flights, …