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 …
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Airlines
American Airlines Pilot Reports UFO Sighting During Boston to PA Flight
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAmerican 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 …
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Airlines
The Free Gift American Airlines Gives You if They Lose Your Luggage
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAccording 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 …
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Airlines
Why “Hey Siri, Call American Airlines” Causes This Weird Response
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegApple started its World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) the other day. The annual event typically spotlights the latest advancements in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. On the first …
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American Airlines is currently experiencing some challenges. While running an airline is difficult, AA seems to be facing multiple issues. The most publicized problems are in the management team, where …
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Airlines
No Bulkhead, No Problem: Making the Most of American Airlines’ 737-800 Seating
by joehegby joehegWhen it comes to choosing a seat on an airplane, it’s more about personal preference than a clear ranking. That’s because each seat comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. …
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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. …
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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 …
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Points & Miles
The Ultimate Guide to Airline Dining Programs – Earn Miles Without Flying
by joehegby joehegIf 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 …
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Weekly Recap
Do Boarding Groups Even Matter Anymore?, 10 of the Funniest FA Safety Spiels Ever, IHG’s Gone from Key West: Now What?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, 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 …