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Legacy Carriers Match AirTran’s Domestic Fare Hike
Yesterday AirTran Airways increased airfares by $6 and $10 roundtrip (based on distance) across the bulk of its route system. American Airlines and Delta/Northwest matched the hike on overlapping routes. By yesterday evening Continental, United an...
A Week of Free Wi-Fi on American Airlines Flights - Compliments of Lexus
American Airlines announced a new promotion, in which, beginning Nov. 1 and running through Nov. 7, passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi service while traveling on Wi-Fi equipped aircraft. Lexus will provide free wireless internet on American Airlines f...
Discount Flights from U.S. to Europe - AA’s Sale
American Airlines is offering discount flights to Europe. Travel period: between Oct. 25 and March 28 (outbound travel is valid Oct 25, 2009, through March 28, 2010; travel must be complete by April 27, 2010; a Saturday-night minimum stay is require...
American Airlines and United Offer Double Elite Qualifying Miles
American Airlines announced a frequent-flier promotion — Double Elite-Qualifying Miles — allowing customers to earn double elite-qualifying miles when they fly on American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection between Sept. 2, ...
AAdvantage Members from Greater New York Area Double Miles
Members of American Airlines‘ frequent-flyer program AAdvantage residing in the Greater New York Area (NY, CT, NJ), will be able to earn double miles. To qualify, just register prior to travel and fly between July 29 and December 31, 2009; n...
American Airlines Introduces Fare Search on Facebook
American Airlines has added a new fare finding feature to its Travel Bag application within Facebook. That means users of the popular social networking can now search for flights on American Airlines without leaving the site. They will be able to s...
Hotel Fees Slashed and Incentives To Increase Business Travel in North Texas
Many organizations involved in the travel industry are collaborating to boost business travel in North Texas. Hoteliers, area convention bureaus, ground transportation providers and American Airlines have created a co-op called the DFW MeetNowPromis...
Airline Pet Policies - Southwest Concerned Over Passengers’ Complaints
Beginning June 17, Southwest passengers will be able to travel with small pets — the cost for taking pets in the cabin is $75 each way. However, there are concerns that the new Southwest’s pet-friendly police could bring protests from pe...
American Airlines Will Not Accept Cash Onboard North American Flights
Beginning June 1, American Airlines passengers wanting to buy beverages, snacks and headsets in flight will have to use their debit cards or credit cards. AA said it will not accept cash on flights within the continental United States, Alaska, Hawa...
American Airlines Introduces Major Changes to its Frequent-flier Program
Members of American Airlines frequent-flier program AAdvantage will have it easier finding flights when free tickets are available, booking one-way flights and create multicity itineraries. The changes American Airlines introduced to its frequent-fl...
American Bonus Miles Promotion on DFW - Madrid Flights
To celebrate the new daily nonstop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Madrid, Spain, American Airlines is offering a special AAdvantage promotion. The airline is offering up to 10,000 AAdvantage bonus miles for round trips book...
American Airlines To Extend Inflight Internet on Domestic Flights
American Airlines announced it will add in-flight Internet service to 300 of its domestic aircraft. The carrier, which was the first domestic airline to launch full wireless inflight Internet access in August 2008, plans to roll out the service on ...
American Airlines Offers Lounge Discounts for Women Travelers
American Airlines is offering women travelers discounts to its Admirals Club lounge. Women travelers visiting AA.com/women can print out a flyer before May 15 and save up to $50 off a new annual membership or $25 off a membership renewal. The offer ...
Airline Fees for Checked Bags Reducing Lost Luggage
U.S. Airlines lost 1.3 million fewer bags in 2008 than in the year before, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The federal data show that baggage handling performance on domestic flights operated by the 20 largest U.S. airlines dro...
Interline Ticket and Baggage Agreement Between American Airlines and GOL
American Airlines has signed an interline ticket and baggage agreement with the Brazilian carrier GOL. With a single ticket American’s customers will be able of traveling to Brazil transferring to a GOL flight within Brazil and checking their...
American Airlines Opens New Admirals Club Lounge at Washington Dulles
American Airlines opened the doors of its new Admirals Club lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Located in Terminal B, Mezzanine Level near Gate 63, the Admirals Club lounge is a 3,000 square foot facility which pr...
Economy Class Discounts on International Routes
American Airlines put on sale Economy Class seats on a number of international routes for travel in the next weekend. Tickets must be purchased no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT), January 18, 2009. Travel period: depart anytime Tuesday, January 20, 20...
You Could Win 1,000,000 AAdvantage Miles Purchasing Tickets on AA.com
You could win 1,000,000 AAdvantage miles simply for registering and purchasing a ticket on AA.com. It is “American Airlines Imagine The Miles Giveaway“, a American Airlines‘ promotion running January 6 through March 5, 2009. You o...
Crew Rest Rules on Longest Flights: Airlines sue FAA
Seven U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over the new rules on crew rest. The new FAA rules would require that pilots on the longest international flights get more rest before flying again. The extra...
