Tag: American Airlines
Multiple Airlines Raise Baggage Fees
American Airlines increases baggage fees for the first time in five years, offering discounts for passengers who pay in advance.
Comfort-seeking Air Travelers Drive Demand for Premium-class Seats
Airlines are adding more “premium-class” type seats in response to surging demand from travelers willing to pay more for comfort on flights.
Excruciating Heat Causing Delays in Flight Operations
Historically high temperatures take a toll on flight operations—and this summer is the perfect example.
Airlines Drop Change Fees
First United Airlines announced it was eliminating domestic change fees then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines followed suit.
Airlines Ban Alcohol
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most airlines are banning alcohol for now as part of their new health and safety protocols.
U.S. Airlines and Face Masks
The seven airlines that are part of the trade group Airlines for America are increasing the enforcement of its mandatory face masks policies and those passengers who do not abide may have their flying privileges revoked.
Which Airlines Require Masks?
Following Jet Blue's announcement as the first of the major airlines to require masks for passengers and crew, the Association of Flight Attendants this week put out a statement urging that this become a mandate across all carriers.
Boeing 737 Max Groundings Adversely Impacting Airline Industry
Airlines feeling impact of Boeing 737 Max groundings.
Boeing 737 Max Groundings Increase
Both American Airlines and United Airlines have announced today that they are pulling Boeing’s 737 Max planes from their schedules due to ongoing issues with the plane model.
American Airlines Partners With Hyatt
Elite members of either program will receive points and miles when booking either brand.
TWA Hotel & Event Center Will Open at JFK Airport
Just like its innovative TWA Flight Center predecessor, the 512-room TWA Hotel will also push the boundaries of what it means to be an airport hotel.
The 411 on Flying With Emotional Support Animals
A recent rise in passengers taking advantage of the lax airline rules regarding emotional support animals has led to stricter guidelines.
Airline Technologies Continue to Reinvent Air Travel
While still very much in the development phase, Alaska Airlines is testing a machine at the Mineta San Jose International Airport in California that will scan the eyes and fingerprints of customers in lieu of using a boarding pass.
