Here's what it's like not to have elite status on American Airlines. This is a two hour flight. In order to avoid paying extra for seats on top of their fare, and avoid a middle seat, these passengers are able to book something only in the last two rows ...

I Just Purchased American Airlines Tickets for Someone Else, and Two Things Struck Me and more...  In This Issue...  I Just Purchased American Airlines Tickets for Someone Else, and Two Things Struck Me  American’s Plan for Live TV Rollout and Integrating 3 Inflight Internet Providers  This Strange American Airlines Route is Just 69 Miles and Doesn’t Go Near a Hub  What Routes is American Airlines Considering?  Why Airlines Charge Big Change Fees (It’s Why Airline Tickets Are Different From Sports Tickets)  More Recent Articles This email contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. I Just Purchased American Airlines Tickets for Someone Else, and Two Things Struck Me Here's what it's like not to have elite status on American Airlines. This is a two hour flight. In order to avoid paying extra for seats on top of their fare, and avoid a middle seat, these passengers are able to book something only in the last two rows of the aircraft. It taught me something about basic economy -- and why it is going to perform worse for American as they make the travel experience worse -- and I noticed another big failure during the booking process as well. Continue reading I Just Purchased American Airlines Tickets for Someone Else, and Two Things Struck Me...          • Email to a friend • American’s Plan for Live TV Rollout and Integrating 3 Inflight Internet Providers After American's earnings call senior executives took questions from employees at their State of the Airline event. Kurt Stache, American's Senior Vice President Marketing, Loyalty & Sales, was asked 3 questions about American's inflight entertainment and wifi products. Continue reading American’s Plan for Live TV Rollout and Integrating 3 Inflight Internet Providers...          • Email to a friend • This Strange American Airlines Route is Just 69 Miles and Doesn’t Go Near a Hub One American Airlines route stands out to be as an aberration: Meridian, Mississippi to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. That's a flight of just 69 miles, and it's operated once daily in both directions with a Bombardier CRJ-200 50 seat regional jet. To get a quick understanding for why this route exists -- and persists under current management -- Glazer's law helps do some of the lifting. Continue reading This Strange American Airlines Route is Just 69 Miles and Doesn’t Go Near a Hub...          • Email to a friend • What Routes is American Airlines Considering? After American's third quarter earnings call late in the week, executives gathered for their internal 'State of the Airline' comments to employees along with question and answer session. Vice President - Planning Vasu Raja answered questions about the airline's route plans in a "network speed round." Here are key takeaways: Continue reading What Routes is American Airlines Considering?...          • Email to a friend • Why Airlines Charge Big Change Fees (It’s Why Airline Tickets Are Different From Sports Tickets) In August United Airlines President Scott Kirby explains all of their fees and charges as being what you'd expect from a concert, implying it's not reasonable for people to be frustrated with how airlines charge for things like seats. In March American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said his airline's tickets are flexible compared to buying a seat at a sporting event. Continue reading Why Airlines Charge Big Change Fees (It’s Why Airline Tickets Are Different From Sports Tickets)...          • Email to a friend • More Recent Articles American Is Losing Money Flying Passengers. Without One Accounting Rule Things Would Look Even Worse Free Instant Top Tier Elite Status From IHG Rewards Club A Federal Judge Explains Dulles Airport and How Seatback Video Can Cause a Flight to Divert Here's Why Frequent Flyer Programs Devalue Their Currency Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.     Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC • 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123 • Sudbury, MA 01776, USA