American Airlines
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Easier Elite Status and More Benefits for AAdvantage Members in 2021
American Airlines today announced enhancements to its AAdvantage loyalty program. American is making elite status easier to achieve in 2021 and is introducing a new rewards menu for its most loyal members, such as systemwide upgrades and elite benefits in Basic Economy.
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American Airlines to Suspend Flights to 15 U.S. Cities
These suspensions will be effective Oct. 7., which is in line with the expiration of the air service requirements associated with the Coronavirus Aid. For now, these changes are only in place for the October schedule period, which runs through Nov. 3.
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American Airlines Pauses Mile Expiration Through End of Year
American Airlines paused mileage expiration in March as the coronavirus pandemic stopped virtually all air travel. Then on July 1, expiration resumed for those over the age of 22.5 years old. Now American Airlines has once again paused mile expiration.
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Memo Reveals American Airlines Needs to Cut 8,000 Flight Attendant Jobs
American Airlines needs to significantly downsize staffing at some of its bases, and plans to cut 8,000 flight attendant jobs. The information comes from a memo sent to flight attendants at the airline.
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American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Expiration Has Resumed
American Airlines paused mileage expiration in March as the coronavirus pandemic was getting started in the United States. Most airlines did the same thing, as people were not able to travel. But now that grace period is over. Mileage expiration for AAdvantage members has resumed again, and miles will begin expiring after 18 months of…
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American Airlines Offers Vouchers For Seat Fee Refunds
American Airlines has updated its seat fee refund policy. The airline will now let you request a voucher for the value of a non refundable seat if you cancel your trip. The new policy applies to all flights booked by June 30th for travel through September 30th, 2020.
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American Airlines Adding More Flights and Opening Lounges as Travel Demand Improves
American Airlines is getting ready for summer travel by restoring more flights and re-opening key Admirals Club lounges. The airline is also expanding flexible policies and continuing its robust health, well-being and cleaning procedures.
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American Airlines Passengers Will Be Required to Wear Face Coverings Starting May 11
American Airlines will require all customers to wear a face covering on board the aircraft starting May 11. This new requirement is part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing customer and team member well-being in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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American Airlines Now Lets You Cancel Award Tickets Online
ften this process involves calling the airline, something that now is even more time consuming. But American Airlines is making a temporary change to let you do cancellations online, something that was only partially possible in the past,
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American Airlines Finds the Perfect Time to Increase Some Baggage Fees
For Transatlantic Basic Economy travel, a $60 1st bag fee applies for tickets issued on / or before April 20, 2020, and $75 for tickets issued on / after April 21, 2020.
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American Airlines To Receive $5.8 Billion from U.S. Department of the Treasury
American Airlines will receive a direct grant of $4.1 billion, and a low-interest rate loan of $1.7 billion. In addition, it expects to separately apply for a loan from the U.S. Treasury of approximately $4.75 billion.
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American Airlines Announces Big Changes Regarding Extended Status, EQMs and More
American Airlines announced major updates to its AAdvantage program today due to the coronavirus outbreak. The airline has extended elite status through January 31, 2022, made it easier to earn status in 2020 and more.
