Tom Korosec, Bloomberg
American Airlines may get another shot at copyright protection for its new logo — an understandable desire, given how much work goes into a redesign.
10 hours ago
Justin Bachman, Bloomberg
Few people want to order the cheapest product, right? The airlines hope to use that psychological trick — along with heavy restrictions — to discourage customers from booking their bargain-basement airfares.
2 days ago
Grant Martin, Skift
For many, it may no longer be worth it to earn top-tier elite status on American, United, or Delta next year. Between recent changes to credit card earning structures and airlines constantly moving the goal posts for status qualification, it's just too hard for many to keep up.
6 days ago
Mary Schlangenstein and Alan Levin, Bloomberg
Modern jetliners are highly automated, and in many ways they're more sophisticated than humans. But sometimes the machines don't work as expected, which is why every airplane needs two qualified pilots trained for any situation.
6 days ago
Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg
Let's hope more airlines join American and Delta in implementing this policy.
2 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Will Gogo make it as a stand-alone company? It still does not look promising. It's odd because customers want in-flight Wi-Fi. But so far Gogo hasn't figured out how to do it and make a profit.
2 weeks ago
Grant Martin, Skift
In a move that will surprise few, American Airlines followed United this week by increasing the cost of entry into the top tier of its loyalty program. Next year, earning Executive Platinum status on American Airlines will require 25 percent more spend on the airline.
2 weeks ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines recently told investors they're making big revenue from premium-seat upsells. Not surprisingly, American wants a piece of that action. But it has some IT work to do first.
3 weeks ago
Grant Martin, Skift
Use it or lose it. That is apparently the reason American Airlines is making it more difficult now for some card holders to earn elite status as perks are removed.
4 weeks ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker may be posturing about leaving Oneworld, but he is indeed making alternative plans nonetheless.
1 month ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Deep down, American Airlines President Robert Isom is an operations guy. We've rarely seen someone get so excited while talking about what it takes to make sure an airplane departs on time.
1 month ago
Bloomberg
The American Airlines dispute with the U.S. Copyright Office over the merit of its logo-copyright application is much more than an artistic debate — it would cost an exorbitant amount to have to repaint all of those airplanes.
1 month ago