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Why does American announce that “this is your last chance to deplane before the aircraft door is closed?”

January 3, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Why does American announce that “this is your last chance to deplane before the aircraft door is closed?”

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Over the last 2 months, there’s been a bit of chatter on MilePoint and FlyerTalk of a new pre-departure announcement the flight attendants on the new American are using. Essentially, they’re advising passengers “this is your last chance to deplane … [Continue reading]

Looks like AA Executive Platinum Confirmed Flight Changes Benefit Won’t Start January 1

December 30, 2014 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Looks like AA Executive Platinum Confirmed Flight Changes Benefit Won’t Start January 1

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! When American Airlines announced their 2015 AAdvantage program changes a few months ago, one of the most popular positive changes were for Executive Platinum (top-tier) members who will receive “complimentary confirmed flight changes.” It was speculated that this benefit would … [Continue reading]

American serving drinks in bigger cups now…awesome!

December 21, 2014 by James Larounis 2 Comments

American serving drinks in bigger cups now…awesome!

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Onboard a US Airways regional jet (though painted in the American Eagle livery), something caught my eye in the pre-departure beverage service. It looks like American is using bigger plastic cups for their pre-departure and select in-flight service! For those … [Continue reading]

One Direction Meets Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines

December 21, 2014 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! I think I’m a bit speechless watching this video., which I just discovered on YouTube. Apparently Doug Parker and the rest of his executive team at American Airlines decided to re-create the music videos for Timber and Best Song Ever… … [Continue reading]

New: American Adds Same Day Standby Feature to Website

November 18, 2014 by James Larounis 2 Comments

New: American Adds Same Day Standby Feature to Website

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Great news today for American flyers, who are now able to same day standby for a flight earlier or later than their original flight on AA.com. Previously, this was only possible to do over the phone or at the airport. … [Continue reading]

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