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American Airlines

Spirit takes a pass on JetBlue’s buyout offer

2 May 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The combined Spirit/JetBlue market map

Spirit Airlines sees a merger with JetBlue as unattainable. Not for lack of interest, mind you. JetBlue’s cash offer of $3.6 billion still stands. But doubts around the likelihood of regulatory approval have Spirit’s Board of Directors recommending that it continue to move forward with the previously planned Frontier merger instead. Assuming even that can get past regulators.

This story is about: American Airlines, antitrust imunity, Boston, Department of Justice, DOJ, Fort Lauderdale, Frontier, JetBlue, merger, NEA, New York City, Northeast Alliance, slots, Spirit Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

American selects suites for new 787-9 design

12 April 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

American Airlines plans a dramatic revamp to its 787-9 fleet. The carrier will introduce new premium cabin seats on board, including sliding door suites, according to documentation shared with employees.

This story is about: 787-9, American Airlines, Boeing, business class, Dreamliner, economy class, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Main Cabin Extra, premium cabin, premium economy, seating, seats, suites, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

JetBlue proposes a Spirit buyout, besting Frontier’s bid

5 April 2022 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

A JetBlue A220 at the gate in Boston

JetBlue finally formally announced its long-anticipated service between Boston and London to launch this summer. And, in a twist no one really expected, that turns out to be the smaller news item for the carrier this week. The New York Times reports that JetBlue made a $3.6bn stock offer for Spirit Airlines, besting the deal announced by Frontier in February.

This story is about: American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, merger, Northeast Alliance, Spirit Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

RIP E500s: American retires short-haul upgrade credits

28 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

American Airlines is killing off AAdvantage 500-mile upgrade credits. Effective from Wednesday, March 2, 2022, all elites will have access to unlimited upgrades.

This story is about: American Airlines, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, upgrade, upgrades Filed Under: Loyalty

Pampered Premium Passengers: British Airways, American Airlines plan lounge upgrades with combined JFK T8 operations

26 January 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

First class travelers will, naturally, get the best lounge experience

The battle to win over more premium passengers on the world’s highest revenue route* will take a major turn later this year. American Airlines and British Airways will formally consolidate operations at JFK Terminal 8, with a new suite of lounges and premium check-in area, among other changes.

This story is about: American Airlines, British Airways, business class, first class, JFK, JFK Airport, Lounge, lounges, premium cabin Filed Under: Ground Services

American to be launch customer for Thales Optiq displays

13 December 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The new Thales Optiq displays will soon fly on American Airlines' 787-9 and A321XLR aircraft

American Airlines’ upcoming A321XLR and 787-9 aircraft will be the launch platform for the Thales AVANT Optiq displays. These 4K HDR screens, featuring Samsung QLED technology also offer Bluetooth pairing at every seat.

This story is about: 787-9, A321XLR, American Airlines, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Optiq, Thales, Thales AVANT Filed Under: IFEC

American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class

9 November 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the “American Shuttle” branding, the carrier will expand what it considers high-frequency business markets and add a new fare type, dubbed Main Select.

This story is about: American Airlines, BOS, Boston, codeshare, DCA, economy class, fares, JetBlue, LaGuardia, LGA, NEA, Northeast Alliance, seating, Washington DC Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

American buys into GOL, plans loyalty, codeshare boost

15 September 2021 By blogadmin Leave a Comment

American Airlines and GOL tails

American Airlines will invest $200 million for a 5.2% stake in Brazil’s GOL as part of an expanded commercial partnership. The deal will see the two tie more closely in each other’s primary market, and significantly boost their loyalty program integration as well.

This story is about: American Airlines, Brazil, codeshare, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, GOL, joint venture, points Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty

Live TV returns to American Airlines

8 September 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Live television is back on American Airlines. Driving the return – much as it drove the disappearance last year – is demand for live sports on board.

This story is about: 2Ku, American Airlines, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, live television, live tv, television, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

JetBlue extends London schedule cuts through October

1 September 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

JetBlue's A321LR (N4048J) landing at Heathrow in the carrier's first week serving the airport

JetBlue’s newly launched service to London will continue to operate at reduced frequencies through October. Gatwick flights will launch as previously planned, but overall flights will be reduced.

This story is about: American Airlines, codeshare, Gatwick, Heathrow, JetBlue, LGW, LHR, London Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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