Economy Class & Beyond

Safety Video Saturday – American Airlines (2012)

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It's Saturday again, so it's time to stow your luggage in the overhead locker (making sure the airline doesn't wreck it), stow your tray table and bring your seat into the upright position as we go to this week's safety video. And because I've had to watch it 3 times week (and 4 manual demonstrations too), one more time won't hurt with American Airlines demonstrating their … [Read more...]

AA: Good flights… not so good luggage handling….

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Good evening from San Juan (Yes, I'm in the process of a mileage run atm). Alas, good cannot be described to the megarucksack when I found this at SJU Sadly, this is at the base of a rucksack - which isn't good for its long term life. A broken strap and stitching coming apart equals one thing: trouble. So, at my hotel, I've got a few sewing kits. Alas, … [Read more...]

Let the chaos commence…

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Good morning from Chicago O'Hare - or more precisely, one of the Admirals Clubs there Today is going to be an interesting day, with a couple of mad dogs... And an 757. All for tier points. And the fun this is - I do it all again tomorrow! All for the joy of travel ;) Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my newsletter, or … [Read more...]

US Airways/American Airlines Merger clears EU Regulators

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The European Commission has finished its examination of the US Airways and American Airlines merger, and has cleared the merger - but not without some changes The Commission examined the competitive effects of the proposed merger on numerous transatlantic routes, and found only one route which would by a monopoly - the London Heathrow to Philadelphia route operated by US … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Airlines MD-80

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It's Sunday, Boarding Area is back up, so it must be time for some more airplane art! This week it's an American Airlines MD-80 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport - shot from the Hyatt Regency O'Hare The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]

American Airlines to boost Dallas and Miami services to London

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It seems London services are going to be a major benificiary of a service upgrade between Dallas Fort Worth and London, as well as the Miami to London route. Dallas Fort Worth to London Heathow goes up to 17 weekly flights, with the new timetable effective from 27th October: AA080 DEPART DFW 1655 ARRIVE LHR 07:55+1 * AA050 DEPART DFW 1830 ARRIVE LHR 09:30+1 ** AA078 DEPART … [Read more...]

American Airlines adjusts its boarding policy for those with small bags

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I was looking at my Google+ feed today, when this gem appeared.. It seems there is minor fiddling with the boarding process where those with not much baggage can skip ahead The table on the AA site has been updated too: Source : http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/boarding.jsp?anchorLocation=DirectURL&title=boarding As airlines seem to decrease load times and … [Read more...]

Back into action, Up to the Top/Back in the Back – Well – Colour me…

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The Wrap up: Well Colour Me Impressed. Back into action, Back to the Back Up to the Top – To Chicago with American Airlines, American Eagle and British Airways LHR-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR Index: Dodging the Sword of Damocles (The Introduction) To Heathrow, T3 Lounges AA99 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O’Hare T5 Hyatt Regency O’Hare One Time Exception: A Loop … [Read more...]

Back into action, Up to the top – Homeward Bound

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Homeward Bound Back into action, Back to the Back Up to the Top – To Chicago with American Airlines, American Eagle and British Airways LHR-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR Index: Dodging the Sword of Damocles (The Introduction) To Heathrow, T3 Lounges AA99 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O’Hare T5 Hyatt Regency O’Hare One Time Exception: A Loop Around the … [Read more...]