The difference between the American Airlines A321 and A321neo: A surprising response from AA I’m a bonafide aviation geek. I love plane spotting and my friends sometimes joke that I act like Rain Man. We’ll be playing volleyball near LAX, and when a widebody… Johnny Jet , January 17, 2025
I made a huge travel mistake: I trusted the American Airlines app and it cost me dearly OVERVIEW American Airlines lost our luggage. Here are three tips to minimize the hassle of mishandled baggage. Use AirTags or Similar Trackers: Place Apple AirTags in your checked luggage to… Johnny Jet , December 29, 2024
Airport mayhem: Passengers brawl using wet floor signs at American Airlines check-in It’s like summer today here in L.A. as the temperature is hovering around 80F. It is nice but it sure doesn’t feel like December 18th. And you know where else… Johnny Jet , December 18, 2024
The surprising rules you agree to when you buy an airline ticket Did you know that when you purchase an airline ticket, you’re actually agreeing to the airline’s Contract of Carriage, a legally binding agreement that covers everything from compensation for lost… Natalie DiScala , October 10, 2024
‘So gross!’ American Airlines first class passenger finds bed bug crawling on pants One little thing that can scare even the most seasoned travelers is bed bugs. Earlier this year, Paris experienced an infestation; the city was crawling with them in hotels and… Johnny Jet , October 8, 2024
How to extend expiring American Airlines credits by a year One of the best things to come out of the pandemic is that the three major U.S. airlines (American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines) were so desperate for… Johnny Jet , October 3, 2024
American Airlines flight attendant rips cushions off empty extra legroom seats so no one can sit there An American Airlines passenger shared a story about a flight attendant who pulled the cushions off of the seats in an empty Main Cabin Extra row to prevent other passengers… Johnny Jet , September 22, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Alaska and Hawaiian airlines merger finalized ARTICLE HIGLIGHTS: Alaska Airlines has officially acquired Hawaiian Airlines, with both airlines retaining their distinctive brands while combining resources to offer expanded travel options and benefits to passengers. The merger… Johnny Jet , September 18, 2024
‘Truly awful’ American Airlines gate agents scream at mother and flight attendants at JFK over child’s car seat aboard aircraft When my husband and I became first-time parents eight years ago, our worlds changed in indescribable ways, some expected and others unpredictable. We were world-travelers before welcoming kids but becoming… Natalie DiScala , September 12, 2024
American Airlines passenger goes on ‘foul-mouthed homophobic rant’ when told to stop vaping; flight diverted The Federal Aviation Authority tracks and records reports of unruly passenger behavior and while the number of incidents has dropped significantly since the record highs of 2021, it seems there’s… Natalie DiScala , September 11, 2024
Flight attendant says friend was banned from American Airlines for ‘skiplagging’ If you’ve ever seen me speak at a conference or if you receive my free newsletter, then you probably know what skiplagging is all about. A couple of weeks ago,… Johnny Jet , September 5, 2024
American Airlines passenger goes on rampage with hammer at airport ticket counter over fake ticket scam There’s an old saying: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” This phrase is a warning to be cautious of deals or offers that seem unrealistic… Johnny Jet , August 30, 2024
Southwest Airlines gets love from two famous rappers One of this week’s top headlines was about rapper Juvenile being downgraded to coach from first class on an American Airlines (AA) flight. He was so upset he walked off… Johnny Jet , August 24, 2024
It’s a mess out there: American, Delta, United, Southwest and other U.S. airlines struggling to cope with severe weather Today was a rough day for U.S. travelers thanks to severe weather. At 12pm ET, there were over 1,600 canceled flights. It’s now 10:30pm ET and there are a whopping… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2024
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing; passengers say they saw ‘bugs crawling out of woman’s hair’ Flight delays and cancelations are often caused by weather and mechanical issues and as I’m sure most passengers will agree, it’s frustrating when your flight doesn’t go as planned. Medical… Natalie DiScala , August 3, 2024
