Parker sees Americans “regularly flying again” by September 30th
Apr 17, 2020, 10:57 am
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I plan to be “regularly flying” again by October 2020 as long as international borders are open and flights are available, either AA or another airline. Fortunately, I own my business and am not subject to corporate travel policy restrictions. Of course, “regularly flying” will probably be a whole lot different whenever it starts back up again.
Apr 17, 2020, 11:31 am
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I watched the CNBC interview (4/15/2020)... in my mind, the most interesting quote from Doug was something that I think a lot of us suspected already...
"We’re obviously eliminating a tremendous number of expenses at this point in time, and we’ll be very careful about what gets added back."
I interpret that statement to mean potential slashing of premium services and further degradation of the overall flying experience. It seems more and more likely that when flying does come back, it truly won't be the same... and it'll be more than just social distancing and masks.
"We’re obviously eliminating a tremendous number of expenses at this point in time, and we’ll be very careful about what gets added back."
I interpret that statement to mean potential slashing of premium services and further degradation of the overall flying experience. It seems more and more likely that when flying does come back, it truly won't be the same... and it'll be more than just social distancing and masks.
Apr 17, 2020, 11:51 am
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I watched the CNBC interview (4/15/2020)... in my mind, the most interesting quote from Doug was something that I think a lot of us suspected already...
"We’re obviously eliminating a tremendous number of expenses at this point in time, and we’ll be very careful about what gets added back."
I interpret that statement to mean potential slashing of premium services and further degradation of the overall flying experience. It seems more and more likely that when flying does come back, it truly won't be the same... and it'll be more than just social distancing and masks.
"We’re obviously eliminating a tremendous number of expenses at this point in time, and we’ll be very careful about what gets added back."
I interpret that statement to mean potential slashing of premium services and further degradation of the overall flying experience. It seems more and more likely that when flying does come back, it truly won't be the same... and it'll be more than just social distancing and masks.
Apr 17, 2020, 11:59 am
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I plan to be “regularly flying” again by October 2020 as long as international borders are open and flights are available, either AA or another airline. Fortunately, I own my business and am not subject to corporate travel policy restrictions. Of course, “regularly flying” will probably be a whole lot different whenever it starts back up again.
Apr 17, 2020, 12:07 pm
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I guarantee you that the airlines will be able to around social distancing measures, they already have. I see service being slashed. Meals being cut out in domestic F other than transcons, no PDB, no complimentary alcohol in MCE, no blankets in domestic F. The airlines will slash capacity to the point where it will again be a butt in every seat.
Apr 17, 2020, 12:17 pm
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AA sent out a video email to some people, "A message from American's CEO, Doug Parker" on Wed April 15th at 8;55pm
A non-Elite friend sent the email to me. But I never received it direct? Did others here get the email?
But here is the link.
Newsroom - CEO Doug Parker Provides a Customer Update on the Coronavirus - American Airlines Group, Inc.
A non-Elite friend sent the email to me. But I never received it direct? Did others here get the email?
But here is the link.
Newsroom - CEO Doug Parker Provides a Customer Update on the Coronavirus - American Airlines Group, Inc.
Apr 17, 2020, 12:35 pm
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AA sent out a video email to some people, "A message from American's CEO, Doug Parker" on Wed April 15th at 8;55pm
A non-Elite friend sent the email to me. But I never received it direct? Did others here get the email?
But here is the link.
Newsroom - CEO Doug Parker Provides a Customer Update on the Coronavirus - American Airlines Group, Inc.
A non-Elite friend sent the email to me. But I never received it direct? Did others here get the email?
But here is the link.
Newsroom - CEO Doug Parker Provides a Customer Update on the Coronavirus - American Airlines Group, Inc.
Apr 17, 2020, 12:39 pm
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Apr 17, 2020, 12:46 pm
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AA will no doubt turn into Spirit Airlines. Every C19 related measure will be a very convenient reason to cut and never restore (PDB, food, etc).
Apr 17, 2020, 12:50 pm
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In all seriousness though I don’t see how that could happen since it would still require the FA to serve the alcohol onboard which creates the touch points the airlines are trying to diminish.
Apr 17, 2020, 1:58 pm
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I could probably crank out 3 rounds of bloody Mary’s with one can and 3 minis
In all seriousness though I don’t see how that could happen since it would still require the FA to serve the alcohol onboard which creates the touch points the airlines are trying to diminish.
In all seriousness though I don’t see how that could happen since it would still require the FA to serve the alcohol onboard which creates the touch points the airlines are trying to diminish.
Apr 17, 2020, 2:13 pm
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In September too, AA will likely remain my least favorite of the big 3 US airlines despite my having earned more millions of miles with AA than even with DL (and UA).
Apr 17, 2020, 3:15 pm
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Apr 17, 2020, 3:35 pm
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Apr 17, 2020, 4:39 pm
#30
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I wonder what % of customers even pay for MCE versus getting it for free with status. But yeah, if paying for it the free drinks may be a decent part of the value.