Why is US Airways so un-American?
If you read nothing more than the headline of this story, you might think this is another rant about the evils of airline consolidation — a consolidation that, by the way, isn’t over yet.
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Where are the frequent flier miles I won?
Larry Babbin wins lots of frequent flier miles from American Airlines, but the points never appear on his statement. Now the company is giving him the silent treatment. Can these miles be saved?
What to do when your airline offends you
Nothing could have prepared Jeff White for the shock he got after printing his boarding pass for a recent Delta Air Lines flight from Pensacola, Fla., to Albany, N.Y., by way of Atlanta. Right there, next to his name, was a confirmation code that proclaimed: “H8GAYS.”
After brother’s death, where’s my airfare refund?
After Irene Reitman’s brother passes away, she cancels her trip to Las Vegas. But American Airlines won’t refund her fare. Why not?
Let’s unmerge a few airlines
The Justice Department’s settlement agreement with American Airlines and US Airways, which will finally allow the carriers to merge, is taking the airline industry in the wrong direction, say many travelers.
Blocking this airline mega-merger is good for travelers
The Justice Department’s surprise lawsuit to block the proposed $11 billion consolidation of American Airlines and US Airways appears to doom the latest airline mega-merger, at least in its current form. But for airline passengers, the prospect of two stand-alone airlines is mostly good news.
Why merging American Airlines with US Airways is a terrible idea
Any day now, the U.S. Department of Justice will approve the merger between American Airlines and US Airways.
Delayed by a day, and these flight vouchers aren’t gonna cut it
Flight delays happen. But the one experienced by Nigel Goring-Morris and his companion on their flight from Tel Aviv to Honolulu by way of Los Angeles was so long, and the initial compensation so inadequate, that I’m considering getting involved.
Do I deserve a refund after my destination turned dangerous?
Diane Austin’s problem isn’t that unusual, which is why I’ve decided to write something about it. In April, she booked a $730 roundtrip ticket in April through Orbitz on American Airlines to fly to Puerto Vallarta.
Should this airline merger be allowed to fly?
The proposed merger between American Airlines and US Airways may not be a done deal, even if almost everyone is behaving as if it were.