Sep
29
2018
In June American Airlines told employees to expect layoffs among management at the director level and above.
Layoffs This Week at American Airlines
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for September 2018.
Revealed: Here Are the New American Airlines Uniforms Rolling Out in 2020
Sep
29
2018
American Airlines released new uniforms in fall 2016 and almost immediately started getting complaints from flight attendants. While they were coming from a small percentage of crew members overall, those reports included difficulty breathing and skin reactions. There were hundreds of reports of reactions even from crew members just being around others wearing the new uniform.
A company whose business strategy is focused on making employees happy again needed to make a change.
A Flight Attendant on United’s Plan to Finally Merge Continental Crew and an Absurd United Claim…
Sep
28
2018
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Hyatt Takes a Stand Against Free Speech, Will Ban Disfavored Groups From Holding Events
Sep
28
2018
According to Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian, “If a group is primarily focused on disparaging a group by virtue of their identity…that’s really where we need to draw the line. We’re going to apply our values to making these decisions along the way.”
United Announces Elite Status: Qualification, Upgrades, and Baggage Allowances
Sep
28
2018
United is making elite status harder to get, especially top tier elite status. They’re changing the upgrades top elites earn when they keep flying United beyond what it takes to earn their status.
Customers who continue to earn 1K (100,000 mile flyer status) under more stringent rules will have fewer people to compete with for upgrades, those who drop down a status level will hate these changes.
Official: You Can Now Bring Pot If You’re Departing LAX
Sep
28
2018
Conventional wisdom is that you cannot fly in the U.S. with weed. Colorado Springs airport installed amnesty boxes so that passengers could leave their weed rather than break the law (free pot for airport employees).
Now though LAX has posted an official policy that you can bring pot through security at the airport.
United: Babies Are Only Allowed to Cry for 5 Minutes (Or Else?)
Sep
28
2018
A woman flying United from Sydney to San Francisco on Monday was told by a flight attendant that the allowable standard for babies crying on the airline’s planes is five minutes.
She was also given plenty of parenting advice from a flight attendant who clearly suggested she didn’t know what she was doing with her child.
American Express Walks Back the Idea of Booking Lounge Visits By App
Sep
27
2018
Yesterday an American Express executive offered what seemed like the next step they would take in managing crowds at Centurion lounges: advance reservations via mobile app.
American Express reached out to suggest that booking via app is an example of something they’ll consider not something they currently plan to implement.
Germany – Seattle Flight Had to Turn Back Around Because US Immigration Was Closed
Sep
27
2018
Last summer Eurowings — Lufthansa’s low cost carrier — started flying non-stop between Cologne, Germany and Seattle twice weekly. At first it seemed like they were receiving a warm welcome into the market. That didn’t hold true this week, though.
Trick to Save 50% on Disney Lodging and New Entertainment System Coming for American 787-8s
Sep
27
2018
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
