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business1 year ago•2 min saved

American Airlines Soars with Exclusive Citi Credit Card Partnership

American Airlines' stock surged 15% after announcing a new exclusive credit card partnership with Citi, taking over Barclays' share of the portfolio. The 10-year extension will make Citi the sole issuer of the AAdvantage co-branded card in the U.S. by 2026. The deal is expected to increase American's annual cash payments by 10% and provide $1.5 billion in annual pre-tax benefits. American also raised its Q4 financial outlook, anticipating improved revenue and earnings per share.

via Investopedia|

#americanairlines #business #citi

travel1 year ago•4 min saved

Meet Arthur: The Beloved American Airlines Flight Attendant

The author shares a positive experience with Arthur, an exceptional American Airlines flight attendant, on a London to Miami route. Arthur's attentive and friendly service left a lasting impression, making the flight memorable. The author was pleasantly surprised to encounter Arthur again on a subsequent flight, highlighting his consistent dedication to excellent customer service. Arthur's approach exemplifies how individual crew members can significantly enhance the travel experience.

via One Mile at a Time|

#airlinereview #americanairlines #customerservice

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Flight Attendant Held in Custody for Allegedly Filming Minors in Airplane Bathrooms"

A 37-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, Estes Carter Thompson III, is being held without bail after being accused of attempting to secretly record a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom and having recordings of four other minor female passengers. Thompson allegedly concealed his iPhone in the lavatory to record the girl and was arrested upon landing in Boston. The charges against him carry potential sentences of at least 15 years to 30 years in prison.

via CBS Boston|

#airplanebathroom #americanairlines #childexploitation

crime-and-legal2 years ago•1 min saved

"Passenger Faces 20 Years for Assaulting Crew and Officer on Diverted Flight"

Keith Edward Fagiana, a passenger on an American Airlines flight, is facing up to 20 years in prison for punching a flight attendant and later assaulting police officers after being removed from the plane. The incident led to the diversion of the flight to Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, is charged with interfering with a flight crew and is scheduled for a federal court appearance. This case adds to the thousands of unruly passenger incidents reported to the FAA, although such incidents have decreased since a peak in 2021.

via South China Morning Post|

##americanairlines #assault

crime-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Passenger Faces Charges for Assaulting Flight Attendant and Police on Diverted American Airlines Flight"

An American Airlines flight from Texas to Montana was diverted after a passenger, Keith Edward Fagiana, became violent, punching a flight attendant and later spitting on and kicking police officers. The incident began when Fagiana was reported for kicking another passenger's seat. After being restrained with zip tie handcuffs, the flight was diverted to Amarillo, where Fagiana was arrested. He claimed to have no memory of the event due to drinking beforehand. The FAA has noted 45 attacks on flight attendants in 2023, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence on flights.

via Fox News|

##americanairlines #assault

crime-and-law2 years ago•1 min saved

"Flight Diverted as Intoxicated Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant and Kicks Officer"

An American Airlines flight en route to Bozeman from Dallas was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, after passenger Keith Edward Fagiana assaulted a flight attendant and later a police officer. The altercation began over Fagiana kicking the seat in front of him and escalated to physical violence, leading to his arrest and charge with interference with a flight crew. Despite claiming memory loss and alcohol consumption, Fagiana admitted to resisting arrest. The flight continued after the incident, with American Airlines emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence.

via CNN|

##airlinesafety #americanairlines

crime-and-legal2 years ago•1 min saved

"Chaos in the Sky: Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant, Attacks Police on Diverted American Airlines Flight"

An American Airlines flight to Montana from Dallas was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, after passenger Keith Edward Fagiana assaulted a flight attendant and later a police officer. The altercation began over Fagiana kicking a passenger's seat and escalated to physical violence, leading to his arrest and charge of interference with a flight crew. Despite claiming memory loss and alcohol consumption, Fagiana admitted to resisting arrest. The flight resumed after the incident, with American Airlines emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence.

via Yahoo News|

##airlinesafety #americanairlines

crime-and-incidents2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unruly Passenger Faces Charges for Assaulting Flight Attendant and Police on Diverted American Airlines Flight"

Keith Edward Fagiana was removed from American Airlines Flight 1497 after assaulting a flight attendant and spitting on officers, leading to an emergency landing in Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, faces charges that could result in up to 20 years in prison. The incident adds to the 2,075 unruly passenger incidents reported in 2023, a decrease from previous years, according to FAA data.

via Daily Mail|

##americanairlines #assault

crime-and-legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Intoxicated Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant, Diverts Flight and Attacks Officer"

Keith Edward Fagiana was arrested and charged with interference with a flight crew after he allegedly punched a flight attendant and spat on officers during an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Bozeman. The incident, which included Fagiana kicking a fellow passenger's seat and cursing at the crew, led to the flight being diverted. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, could face felony charges under federal law. The FBI and FAA are investigating the violent episode.

via New York Post |

##airtravelincident #americanairlines

crime-and-legal2 years ago•1 min saved

"Intoxicated Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant, Causes Emergency Diversion"

Keith Edward Fagiana, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 1497, is charged with interference with a flight crew after punching a flight attendant, which led to the plane's diversion to Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, claimed he didn't remember the incident. He was taken into FBI custody upon landing and further resisted arrest by assaulting airport police officers. His court hearing has been rescheduled for the following Monday.

via KATU|

##airlineincident #americanairlines

news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Flight from Dallas Diverted Due to Assault on Flight Attendant by Disruptive Passenger"

An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Bozeman was forced to make an emergency landing in Amarillo, Texas, due to a disruptive passenger. The individual was arrested for interfering with the flight crew. The incident, which was captured on video by Butte Chief Executive J.P. Gallagher and his wife, involved an altercation with a flight attendant before the passenger was subdued.

via KBZK News|

##amarillo #americanairlines

travel-and-transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

"2023 Rankings: Top Airlines and Airports for On-Time Performance Revealed"

The 2023 On-Time Performance report by Cirium shows Delta Air Lines leading in North America with an 84.72% on-time rate, followed by Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, which has shown notable improvement. JetBlue, however, continues to struggle with the lowest on-time performance among major carriers. Globally, Delta is outperformed by Avianca, Azul, and Qatar Airways. The report also highlights the efficiency of certain airports, with four Delta hubs ranking as the most on-time, and the impressive performance of Washington National despite potential challenges.

via View from the Wing|

##airlines #americanairlines

news-crime-and-incidents2 years ago•2 min saved

"Passenger Restrained with Duct Tape on American Airlines Flight After In-Flight Meltdown"

On an American Airlines flight from Rio de Janeiro to Miami, a man experienced a meltdown, screaming for help in Spanish and resisting passengers and crew. He was eventually restrained with duct tape by five individuals, including four passengers and one airline employee, before being removed by airport security. Despite the incident, the flight arrived in Miami ahead of schedule, and no arrests have been reported.

via New York Post |

##airtravelincident #americanairlines