Behind the Scenes: US Airlines Flying for the Pentagon
The Civil Reserve Air Fleet taps carriers like American, Delta, and United for surge capacity during national emergencies.
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Monday, Oct 12
American vs. United: The 777-300ER Cabin Divide
American Airlines and United Airlines fly the same Boeing 777-300ER, but their approaches to outfitting the long-haul jet diverge.
American Airlines Targets Flyers with Executive Platinum Match
Targeted travellers can secure Executive Platinum through March 2028 by earning 50,000 Loyalty Points in four months, plus four Flagship Lounge passes.
Sunday, Oct 11
Royal Jordanian Adds Codeshares to Mexico via DFW
A broadened tie-up with American Airlines places RJ flight numbers on nine Mexican routes connecting through Dallas/Ft. Worth.
American Plans Flagship Lounge and Massive Admirals Club in Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas Airport will gain American Airlines' largest Admirals Club to date alongside a new Flagship Lounge.
American Airlines Plans Massive Admirals Club at Charlotte Hub
American Airlines is planning a huge new Admirals Club lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to address much-needed capacity.
American Airlines Plans Giant 40,000-Square-Foot CLT Lounge
American Airlines will open its largest Admirals Club to date at its Charlotte hub in 2028.
American Expands Starlink to Its Entire Mainline Fleet
American Airlines will add Starlink connectivity across 1,000 mainline aircraft, including long-haul widebodies, starting in early 2027.
First Look: American Airlines Debuts the A321XLR Flagship Suite
American Airlines introduces its new A321XLR Flagship Suite cabin on coast-to-coast flights between New York JFK and Los Angeles.
American Airlines Drops First Class on Its Largest Aircraft
American Airlines is phasing out international first class on its biggest planes as premium cabin strategy shifts.
Tuesday, Oct 6
American to Introduce Cash and Miles Bookings
AAdvantage members will soon be able to apply miles toward cash airfare, though the redemption rate may prove underwhelming.
American Relaxes Grab-and-Go Limits at Charlotte Lounge
Travellers passing through American Airlines' Charlotte grab-and-go lounge are no longer restricted to a single food item.
American AAdvantage Rolls Out Cash and Miles Awards
American Airlines is introducing a cash and miles booking option for AAdvantage members over the coming weeks.
British Airways Plans Ground Upgrades Across Heathrow Terminals
Terminal 5 gets a dedicated C-gates lounge and a refreshed arrivals space, alongside a shared First Class check-in area at Terminal 3.