It looks like the previously announced double elite qualifying miles promotion has been extended across American Airlines' network. This is a great opporunity for some people to get triple elite qualifying miles. In an email outgoing President of AAdvantage Maya Leibman writes:
As my last act as outgoing president of the AAdvantage® program, and as a great introduction to the new president - Suzanne Rubin, we decided to give you what you've been asking for (yes, I heard you ...
BYOWED - that's the new slogan you may soon see on American Airlines advertising. Bring You Own Wifi Enabled Device. Now, with American Airlines' new Inflight Streaming Video you can rent movies and TV shows on demand. Prices are currently set at the introductory price of $3.99 for a movie and $0.99 for a TV show. This streaming service is currently available on any 767-200 aircraft. This service will be rolled out to other American Airlines wifi enabled aircraft over the coming months.
Don't finish the movie in time? Don't worry, you can finish watching the movie on the same device in the next 24 hours. An introductory video is below:
The rumor mill is back in full force to answer one of my questions regarding American Airlines purchase of Airbus A320s, specifically how will they paint the aircraft. Since Airbus aircraft come with a bonded primer and do not use Alclad, you cannot get the polished metal look that has been a staple at American for decades starting with their DC-3s.
American has always stuck by their no-paint scheme including explanations in their American Way magazine
The unpainted ...
It's been rumored for weeks, but American Airlines finally made the announcement this morning that they have placed an order for 460 new narrow body single-aisle aircraft. Somewhat surprisingly, the all Boeing airline has split this order between Boeing and Airbus. Additionally, American is moving at a fast past (in airline terms) to update their fleet. Their order includes:
100 new 737NG aircraft (starting in 2013) in addition to the 737-800s that have already been ...
At the Travel Executive Summit luncheon during the Frequent Traveler Education Foundation series, a number of loyalty program managers spoke including:
Maya Leibman, President of AAdvantage Program, at American AirlinesJeff Foland, President of United Mileage PlusJeff Zidell, Vice President of Hyatt Gold PassportJeff Robertson, Vice President of Loyalty Programs, Delta Air LinesJoshua Berwitz, Vice President Membership Rewards, American ExpressRandy ...
The grand opening of SFO T2 today gave the public a chance to see the new terminal. The first flights from this terminal are not schedule for another week.
Since this is a renovation - and not a new terminal - the reveal today was a little underwhelming. The ceilings are low due to the old design and like most of SFO is jam packed with overpriced eateries and retail stores. Thankfully the seating is upgraded and power plugs are easier to find.
The checkin ...
