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☆ Big changes are coming to the Citi AAdvantage Executive card, including a 100,000-mile bonus and new statement credits — but it's not all good news
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Sarah Silbert | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

The downside is that the annual fee will increase, and you'll have to pay to add authorized users. Cardholders and up to 10 authorized users (currently free to add) receive American Airlines Admirals Club access for themselves and up to two guests (or immediate family) when they fly American Airlines or its partners. For a $450 annual fee, that's a fabulous deal, considering Admirals Club membership currently starts at $650 (which will increase to $850 shortly). Full Admirals Club membership gets you (and authorized users) access to American Airlines lounges Check mark icon A check mark. But this, along with an improved earning rate on American Airlines purchases, is a huge upgrade for cardholders.

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☆ A Las Vegas flight to Hawaii was diverted after a passenger AirDropped a photo suggesting there was a bomb on the plane to other passengers, police say
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Police said Southwest Airlines diverted a flight after someone on board share a sinister message. Police said the passenger shared a photo that appeared to suggest there was a bomb on the plane. A flight attendant also received photos via AirDrop that suggested a bomb was "contained within the aircraft," Modeste told Insider in a statement. In a statement provided to Insider, Southwest Airlines said it would defer additional questions to local authorities who met the aircraft. And in January Pegasus Airlines delayed a flight after passengers were AirDropped images of plane crashes.

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☆ An American Airlines flight attendant says she was accused of fraud after taking leave for post-mastectomy surgery
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

An American Airlines flight attendant said she was accused of fraud after taking medical leave. Jeannine Schumacher said she took medical leave for reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy. An American Airlines flight attendant said she was accused of taking fraudulent medical leave linked to a cancer diagnosis. Following successful treatment, Schumacher said she requested medical leave for reconstructive surgery, which her attendance manager appeared to informally approve over the phone for four consecutive months. Up to half of breast-cancer survivors in the US undergo reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy, according to the National Library of Medicine.

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☆ ‘We’re paying twice for the same experience’: Plus-size travelers hit out at ‘discriminatory’ airline seat policies
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Policies around plus-size travelers tend to vary from airline to airline. However, the rule only applies to domestic flights, which means that plus-size travelers still need to buy an extra seat when going on an international flight. Constant challenges“The stereotypes that surround plus-size travelers, and the hostility towards us when we’re traveling by plane is honestly horrendous,” she adds. “This [shrinking seats] has had such a negative impact on plus-size travelers,” says Leanne. “The agency is reviewing the thousands of comments it received on whether current seat size and spacing affect passenger evacuation,” the FAA said in a statement.

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☆ Elon Musk, who wants to put chips in people's brains, says the Unabomber — who died last week — 'might not be wrong' that tech is bad for humanity
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, died in prison on Saturday. Elon Musk tweeted that he "might not be wrong" in his belief that technology is bad for humanity. Musk has long sought massive technological advancements like self-driving cars and brain chips for humans. Elon Musk said Saturday that the Unabomber "might not be wrong" in his belief that technology is bad for humanity. Ted Kaczynski died earlier that day after spending more than 25 years in prison for a terrorist campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others.

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☆ The Unabomber died by suicide, AP reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ted Kaczynski carried out a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others. Kaczynski was suffering from late-stage cancer and was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday. He died by suicide, four people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. They were not authorized to discuss Kaczynski's death publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. Bernie Madoff, the infamous mastermind of the largest-ever Ponzi scheme, died at the facility of natural causes the same year.

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☆ Ted Kaczynski, better known as the Unabomber, was found dead in his prison cell
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Michael Belsamo | Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The infamous Unabomber Ted Kaczynski has died at age 81. "I'm confident that I'm sane," Kaczynski told Time magazine in 1999. David Kaczynski wanted his role kept confidential, but his identity quickly leaked out and Ted Kaczynski vowed never to forgive his younger sibling. Ted Kaczynski was born May 22, 1942, in Chicago, the son of second-generation Polish Catholics — a sausage-maker and a homemaker. His brother fired him and Ted Kaczynski soon returned to the wilderness to continue plotting his vengeful killing spree.

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☆ Marlon Wayans was kicked off a United Airlines flight after a dispute over too many carry-on bags
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Actor Marlon Wayans complained about being kicked off a United Airlines flight on Friday. He said he had a dispute with a gate agent who told him to check in his carry-on bags. Actor Marlon Wayans said he was kicked off a United Airlines flight hours before he was due on stage over a dispute with a gate agent about checking in a bag. "I'm going to miss my shows tonight because of a gate agent at United Airlines," he said in the video. Wayans made three other Instagram posts about the incident, revealing that he made it to Kansas City on an American Airlines flight later that day.

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☆ A Delta flight made an unscheduled landing after an 'unruly' passenger was reportedly restrained by other travelers
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Delta flight had to divert to Canada after a passenger became unruly on the flight, the airline said. An airport official told WXYZ Detroit the passenger broke free of his restraints before the plane landed. A Delta flight made an unscheduled landing on Friday after a passenger reportedly became unruly and "broke free" of his restraints. "Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior, especially when it potentially compromises the safety of our customers and flight crew. Dena Haddad, a passenger on the flight, told WXYZ that the arrested man had been "violent and they wouldn't calm down."

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☆ A Missouri man says American Airlines lost his suitcase and his $26,000 prosthetic leg — but the airline only paid him $600 for his lost clothing
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A man claims American Airlines lost the suitcase containing his prosthetic leg. A Missouri man claims that American Airlines lost his suitcase and prosthetic leg — and only compensated him $600 for it. He added that he was initially paid some $600 to cover the clothes he lost in the suitcase, according to the Fox2Now report. Williams then followed up with American Airlines to compensate him for his lost prosthetic leg. Williams isn't the only passenger who lost his suitcase while flying with American Airlines.

☆ The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select is offering 75,000 American Airlines miles (worth over $1,000 in flights), but it's your last chance to apply
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Sarah Silbert | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

For a limited time, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is offering 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $3,500 in purchases within the first four months of account opening. Details Rewards Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases. The welcome bonus of 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $3,500 in purchases within the first four months of account opening is worth around $1,050 in flights, based on Insider's valuation of American Airlines miles as worth 1.4 cents each, on average. That said, American Airlines miles aren't just good for flights on AA, and its partner award chart is intact for now. American is part of the Oneworld alliance and partners with other carriers, so you can redeem American Airlines miles for flights on over 20 airlines, including Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines.

Compare the Capital One Venture X and Chase Sapphire Preferred Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardChase Sapphire Preferred® Card Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Here's what to know if you're trying to decide between the Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Sapphire Preferred. Transfer PartnersThe Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Sapphire Preferred card earn transferable rewards you can send to various airline and hotel loyalty programs. Travel and Purchase ProtectionsBoth the Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Sapphire Preferred have noteworthy travel insurance and purchase protection. The Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a relatively new entry to the travel rewards space, while the Sapphire Preferred is a tried-and-true classic.

☆ An American Airlines passenger peed on another traveler on a New York to India flight, reports say
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Bianca Giacobone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi flight is accused of urinating on a fellow passenger while inebriated. An American Airlines passenger urinated on another traveler midflight, according to local media reports. "American Airlines flight 292 with service from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport was met by local law enforcement upon arrival in DEL due to a disruption on board," an American Airlines spokesperson told Insider. At the beginning of March, a 21-year-old student reportedly urinated on another passenger who was asleep on an American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi. In January, Wells Fargo fired an employee who was accused of urinating on a fellow passenger while on Air India's New York to Delhi flight in November.

How to earn American Airlines milesThere are myriad means of earning American Airlines AAdvantage miles. American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp®While not as lucrative as some of the other available American Airlines credit cards, at least the American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® doesn't charge an annual fee. Earn miles flying American Airlines and boost your earning with elite statusAside from using co-branded credit cards, one of the best ways to earn American Airlines miles is to actually fly the airline and its partners. Earn miles flying American Airlines' partnersYou can also earn American Airlines miles on over a dozen airline partners. The best ways to redeem American Airlines milesAs with earning American Airlines miles, there are plenty of ways to use AAdvantage miles when the time comes.

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Citi issues several credit cards for American Airlines, including the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®. Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Review: Is It the Best Airline Credit Card for You? How to earn miles with the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select cardThe Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a good choice for American Airlines purchases, as well as other everyday spending in popular categories. What credit score do you need for the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select card? Methodology: How we reviewed the Citi AAdvantage Platinum SelectInsider's experts compared the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® to other American Airlines and competitor airline credit cards.

☆ A faulty defibrillator aboard an American Airlines flight led to a 14 year old's death, a new lawsuit claims
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Bianca Giacobone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kevin Greenidge was 14 years old when he experienced cardiac arrest on an American Airlines flight. A lawsuit filed recently by the teenager's mother alleges the defibrillator on the plane wasn't working. The suit says the defibrillator was faulty — and places the blame on American Airlines. In a statement to Insider, an American Airlines spokesperson said the carrier was reviewing details of the lawsuit. American Airlines didn't comment to Insider on the number of times defibrillators have been used on its flights.

☆ A SkyWest flight attendant burst into tears after arguing with a colleague over a seat change, then both stormed off the plane, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A SkyWest flight from Houston to LA was delayed after two flight attendants deplaned, per The Hill. A passenger on the flight said the crew members had an argument, causing one to burst into tears. The passenger was ESPN anchor Ashley Brewer, who said the male flight attendant approved the seat change, while the female flight attendant said it wasn't allowed under the airline's policy, per The Hill. The male flight attendant started to yell and the female flight attendant burst into tears and ran to the front of the plane, Brewer said, per The Hill. SkyWest did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment, but in a statement provided to Nexstar Media Group, which publishes The Hill, it said that it was aware of reports regarding a "flight attendant issue."

☆ U.S. FAA, NTSB probe new airline runway incident
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating a string of recent runway incursions that have attracted national attention. The FAA said the American Airlines flight crew discontinued the landing after the controller advised that the Air Canada aircraft was departing. The aircraft were about 3,100 feet (945 meters) apart when the American Airlines jet began its climb-out, the FAA said. The FAA will hold a March 15 safety summit and is forming a team of experts to review airline safety after several recent near-miss incidents. The FedEx plane had been set to land on a runway on which a Southwest Airlines jet was also cleared to depart.

☆ American Airlines passenger accused of urinating on another flyer during a New York-Delhi flight, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( Isobel Van Hagen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A student traveling on an American Airlines flight was accused of urinating on another passenger. He is banned from traveling on American Airlines, the airline later said. American Airlines did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. Delhi Police said legal action is being taken on the basis of a complaint from American Airlines, per PTI. Wells Fargo fired an employee who was also accused of urinating on a fellow Air India passenger mid-flight, Insider reported.

“The Learjet pilot read back the instructions clearly but began a takeoff roll instead,” the FAA said in a statement. The NTSB says neither airplane was damaged and nobody on board was hurt. The FedEx plane, meanwhile, climbed as its crew aborted their landing to help avoid a collision, the FAA said. Air traffic controllers had “noticed another aircraft crossing the runway in front of the departing jetliner,” the FAA said in a statement. Audio recordings detail swift action by an air traffic controller kept the airplanes from colliding as they drew closer.

☆ Flight from El Paso delayed for hours after high school student sends disturbing message to passengers using AirDrop, officials say
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A flight from El Paso to Chicago was delayed for hours last Friday after passengers received a cryptic message. The plane returned to its gate just before takeoff so officials could investigate the aircraft for a bomb, officials say. The threat came in the form of an AirDrop message only visible to those with an Apple device. Last Friday, on American Airlines flight 2051, which had 125 passengers on board, those with Apple devices received an AirDrop notification, local news reported. In January, a flight from Israel to Turkey was delayed for two hours after passengers received images of plane crashes via AirDrop, Insider's Stephanie Stacey reported.

☆ An American Airlines passenger forced the flight to make an emergency landing after she charged the cockpit after she couldn't get a drink: reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An "unruly" passenger aboard an American Airlines flight forced an emergency landing this week. The traveler allegedly rushed at the cockpit after she couldn't get a cocktail, according to reports. "I started freaking out because so many people started getting up on me," Miles told the news outlet. However, law enforcement ultimately dismissed the charge against Miles following an investigation, the airport told Insider on Friday. The FBI told Insider "no further action is planned unless additional information or evidence comes to light."

☆ American Airlines flight crew involved in a near collision with a Delta plane at JFK 'refused' to sit down for recorded interviews with authorities
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The American Airlines crew involved in a near-collision have "refused" to be interviewed by authorities. The report said that "the flight crew refused to be interviewed on the basis that their statements would be audio recorded for transcription." American Airlines did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment about the interviews. In a statement given to the Wall Street Journal, American Airlines said it is cooperating with the NTSB investigation. The 153 passengers and six crew members on the Delta plane and 137 passengers and 12 crew members on the American plane were all uninjured, the NTSB's preliminary report said.

☆ American Airlines Pilots Involved in Near Miss at JFK Receive Subpoenas
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Micah Maidenberg | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The National Transportation Safety Board subpoenaed pilots who flew the American Airlines Group Inc. plane that almost collided with another jet on a New York runway last month, the agency said. The transportation safety agency said it issued the subpoenas Friday to the three crew members for American Airlines Flight 106 after they declined to conduct recorded interviews about the incident.

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