A Closer Look at American’s Focus on Increasing Network Superiority

I already tackled the commercial strategy laid out in American’s investor presentation from earlier this […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 month ago

Armed With Tortured Data, American Takes Its Old New York Strategy Systemwide

American Airlines held its first investor day in years yesterday, and while several execs did […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 month ago

American Expands Its War Against Travel Agents to Now Punish Travelers

It is no secret that American wants everyone to book directly with the airline. It […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 2 months ago

American’s Europe Fares Can’t Keep Pace

One of the best things about the coming Cranky Network Awards on Feb 22 in […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 3 months ago

American Has a Lot Fewer Widebodies Than It Used To… And It Recently Postponed Getting More

Reading through financial filings can be a tedious task. American’s 10-Q for the third quarter of […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 4 months ago

Good Luck to the History Teachers who tackle the Narrative of Native Americans in Uniform

From the earliest colonial conflicts to the present day, the participation of Native American tribes and nations in American military campaigns spans a complex tapestry of alliances, conflicts, and shifting loyalties. But in our collective knowledge, so much of it is simply histo … | Continue reading


@messynessychic.com | 5 months ago

American Continues Push to Create a Completely Different (and Increasingly Non-Existent) Sales Team

Over the last year, American has undertaken a complete reimagining of its sales programs. It […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 5 months ago

The Unsung Artistry of 20th Century American Bath Ware

I came across some gorgeous vintage sinks on the gram and got to thinking about American bath ware. All too often overshadowed by Europe’s long history of artisanal and design talent, we forget that American design is largely responsible for the transformation of the home bathroo … | Continue reading


@messynessychic.com | 5 months ago

AAdvantage Business Makes Life Miserable for Companies and Travel Agents

American is at it once again. The company has decided to end its Business Extra […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 6 months ago

United Fights All Comers for Haneda Slots

The fight over slots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is ramping up once again now that […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 6 months ago

Contrails are The Enemy, and There’s a Plan to Stop Them

Other than the wacky conspiracy theory belief that those long streaks of white in the […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 7 months ago

American Gets Harder and Harder to Work With (Tales From the Field)

You said you wanted to hear more tales from our experiences at Cranky Concierge, so […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 8 months ago

American Can Finally Grow to Europe Next Year, But It’s Growing Differently

This year was something of a lost year for American’s long-haul network. Thanks to the […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 8 months ago

My American Life

A decade ago, I became an American citizen. While years have flown by, what hasn’t changed is my joy of living in this country. Every single day, I am grateful for the privilege. Every day I appreciate the gift that is to be American. In a British television show, The Hour’s prot … | Continue reading


@om.co | 8 months ago

American Walks a Tightrope on Northeast Alliance Messaging, Now Plays Down Its Importance

Remember the Northeast Alliance (NEA) between American and JetBlue? Of course you do. It was […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 9 months ago

A Closer Look at American’s Transatlantic Operation at JFK

The Northeast Alliance (NEA) between American and JetBlue was supposed to do a lot to […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 9 months ago

JetBlue Wisely Walks Away From the NEA, But This Partnership Isn’t Dead Yet

The NEA is dead! Long live the NEA! Despite JetBlue’s announcement yesterday that it had […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 9 months ago

How JFK Changed for American and JetBlue in the Northeast Alliance

Just last week I took a look at how American and JetBlue had changed their […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 10 months ago

Cranky on the Web: Podcasts a Plenty on a Miserable Summer, Loyalty Programs, and More

You may have noticed I haven’t put up a Cranky on the Web post in […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 10 months ago

How LaGuardia Changed for American and JetBlue With the Northeast Alliance

As we all wait to figure out whether the Northeast Alliance (NEA) between American and […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 10 months ago

American Was Fine to Atlanta, But Not Quite as Good as Delta Coming Home (Trip Report)

I had to head out to Atlanta for a friend’s wedding, so I’d fly Delta, […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 11 months ago

Why the Judge Ruled Against American and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance

On the surface, it looked like American and JetBlue had a strong case to continue […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 11 months ago

A Closer Look at American’s New Fare Structure

As planned, American yesterday pushed ahead with its rushed efforts to restrict the selling of […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

American to Stop Selling Advance Tickets for All Flights

On the heels of its decision to pull forty percent of its fares from sale […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

American’s Reckless NDC Push Delivers a Blow to the Future of Travel Sales

We are now less than a week away from American implementing its plan to remove […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

American Loves a Fortress Network, So Why Is It Growing New York City?

When I wrote recently about American’s efforts to create a fortress network, there was one […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

American’s Shift Toward a Fortress Network

Yesterday I wrote about American’s big change in its sales strategy. One key component that […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

American Blows Up Its Sales Team, Launches a Risky War Against Corporate Accounts and Travel Sellers

American has decided that the way it sells travel through third parties and to companies […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

Prize-Winning Story: “Henrietta’s Saving Grace”

Originally posted on Elizabeth Gauffreau: Click Here to Read the Story in Coneflower Cafe (PDF, p. 3) Am I Excited? Yes, I’m Excited! I am thrilled to share that my short story “Henrietta’s Saving Grace” has won the 2022 Ben Nyberg contest sponsored by Choeofpleirn Press. The sto … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 1 year ago

Retro Review: To Live And Die In L.A.

**No spoilers**. In 1985, I went to see a film at the cinema. I was attracted by the two stars, William Petersen, and Willem Dafoe. This is a film about obsession. The obsession of one government agent for revenge, and the obsession of a criminal to avoid arrest at all costs. Jus … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 1 year ago

How Win Son Bakery Makes One of Brooklyn’s Best Breakfast Sandwiches

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. If you live in North Brooklyn, chances are you’ve already heard of Win Son Restaurant and Win Son Bak … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 1 year ago

How to Make an Omelet, According to Pros

I like to think of myself as a capable home cook, but the perfect omelet remains elusive. And believe me, I’ve tried. I’ve attempted to make American diner-style omelets, much like the ones I ate in my college dining hall that came stuffed with gooey cheese, mushrooms, and spinac … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 1 year ago

Retro Music

Many years ago, I heard this song from Tim Hardin. Like most of his songs, it is very short. But no less powerful for that. If you have ever experienced an emotional break up, this simple song will resonate with you. It might even make you cry. James Timothy Hardin was an America … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 1 year ago

How the American and Mesa Relationship Reached Its Rocky Conclusion

The smart bet would have been on American and Mesa terminating their relationship multiple times […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

Frankie Gaw's New Cookbook Celebrates Growing Up Taiwanese American

Heads up: Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. We had the pleasure of chatting with Frankie Gaw, the Seattle-based food writer and photographer known for his blog, Little Fat Boy. His first book, First Generation: Recipes From … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 1 year ago

American Ends Its Regional Partnership with Mesa, United Swoops In to Complete the Pilot Circle of Life

The long-troubled relationship between American and its regional partner Mesa has finally reached its conclusion. […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

American Announces the End of First Class By Introducing a Better Business Class

After months of leaks and speculation, American has made it official. It will be launching […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

American Snatches Pilots Away From United With Air Wisconsin Deal

If ever an airline had nine lives, it’s Air Wisconsin. Somehow, this airline finds itself […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

Where Could American Use All Those Boom Planes?

Last week American announced it had placed an order for 20 of the Boom Overture […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

Contrary to Popular Belief, American Did Not Slash Its Planned November Flying

When data gets into the hands of people who don’t understand it, completely false stories […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

3 Links I Love: When Double Miles Don’t Matter, FAA Trouble, Piedmont Grows, Vin Flies Continental

This Week’s Featured Link Hawaiian Airlines to Mahalo Members with Double Hawaiian Miles on Every […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

3 Links I Love: Poorly Timed Terminal Shift, the Skynest Arrives, More

This Week’s Featured Link American and Iberia are moving at London Heathrow — here’s what […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

3 Links I Love: JLo Plays for the Airlines, Main Select, easyJet Goes Bigger

This Week’s Featured Link 78th IATA Annual General Meeting Recap – AirwaysI’ve never gone to […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

Regional Airlines are Racing Into Uncharted Territory With Big Pilot Pay Bumps

For pilots who came up through the regional world in the 1990s and 2000s, the […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

American Turns on HEAT to Reduce Disruptions

As the great Glenn Frey once said… the heat is on. Yeah, yeah, it’s summer […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

Flying The Oakland California Corridor Challenge: SNA-OAK-SNA on JSX and Spirit (Trip Report)

And now, it’s time for the final installment of the Oakland California Corridor Challenge. By […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 1 year ago

Finally, a Ride on a MAX (Trip Report)

They say third time’s a charm, right? I was supposed to fly on my first […] | Continue reading


@crankyflier.com | 2 years ago

Redefining Identity, One Asian American Dish at a Time

In one of his popular YouTube videos for NYT Cooking, Eric Kim introduces his Sheet-Pan Bibimbap as “really chill.” Drawing inspiration from the simplicity of his family’s preferred midnight snack, Kim gives the ultimate credit to his mother’s techniques before shyly admitting sh … | Continue reading


@food52.com | 2 years ago