We had some time between flights so we decided to check out the American Airlines’ Lounge Admirals Club in Terminal C. American Airlines offers, space available, complimentary lounge access to active duty military members on economy tickets. This gave my friend and I…
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Review: American Airlines 737-800 (First Class) – San Jose, Costa Rica to Dallas
After spending a short time in the lounge, it was time for us to make it to our respective gates. One of my guys was headed to Miami, while we were headed to Dallas. Both flights were operated by American Airlines’ 737-800s.The two aircraft happened to…
Review: American Airlines 737-800 (First Class) Dallas to San Jose, Costa Rica
We slowly made our way over to International Terminal D from the Satellite Terminal E. The plane was scheduled to depart at 1125 with boarding to begin at 1055 but there was one problem, the plane had not…
Review: American Airlines CRJ-700 (First Class) – Oklahoma City to Dallas
The trip to Costa Rica was originally planned for June but ongoing medical issues prevented us from taking the trip. The original plan was…
American Airlines Award Ticket Upgrade
Last week, I wrote about my experience requesting a wheelchair on American Airlines. The one-way trip was booked as an award ticket for 7,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles…
American Airlines Complimentary Gift
I have been a huge advocate for United Airlines over the years. Starting with the United Airlines credit card and even acquiring MileagePlus Platinum elite status. In the years that have followed…
American Airlines Pandemic Precautions
Let’s begin. Upon entering Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma city, the signs and workers informed me that EVERYONE was required to wear masks at all times while in…
American Airlines Wheelchair Request
I went to Oklahoma City this past weekend to visit one of my good friends. When it became closer to the time for him to drive me back to Abilene, because of my still healing broken…
How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade from Gold to Platinum on American Airlines???
Until last year, I was loyal only to United Airlines. I have flown aboard United to Beijing aboard a 777-200 in business class, while returning from Beijing on United’s 777-300 in Polaris business class. In addition…
A Day of Nuisances on American Airlines
Hey y’all. I just arrived in Charlotte after spending the past few days on the east coast for work. The intent of this post is to share some of the things that annoyed me during a long day of traveling on Thursday. Any one of these things alone, would…
Review: American Airlines (CRJ-700) First Class – Jacksonville to Charlotte
My short time on the east coast had come to an end. While I enjoyed the six days on the road, I was looking forward to going home. I arrived at rental car return at 0515, 90 minutes prior to the flight. After recording the…
Review: American Airlines (CRJ-200) Economy Class – Philadelphia to Newport News
Boarding had just started so I waited until the Group 9 was called before I passed through gate control. The plane was packed, there was only two seats open. The seats were arranged in…
Review: American Airlines (757-200) Economy Class Dallas to Philadelphia
I had to be in Virginia for work this week, but due to the location, it would take me three segments to get there. The first segment was on an American Airlines ERJ-140, which I have reviewed before so I…
American Airlines Announces End of MD-80
Today, American Airlines announced the retirement date of September 4, 2019 for its remaining 26 McDonnell Douglas-80 (MD-80) aircraft. The MD-80, also known as the Super 80 or my favorite…
Review: Admirals Club – Philadelphia International Airport
Some weeks ago, I found myself at Philadelphia International Airport after a work trip to New Jersey and Delaware. I returned the rental car and took the shuttle over to a drop off point between…