Jetwire - Friday, June 28, 2024

Reminder: Temporary embargo on guest pass travel to parts of Europe July 1–Aug. 15

With expected heavy flight loads across Europe, American is placing an embargo on all guest pass travelers flying at the D3 priority to and from the following stations July 1–Aug. 15: Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH); Dublin (DUB); Naples, Italy (NAP); Nice, France (NCE) and Paris (CDG). This embargo is designed to prevent the frustrations and delays guest pass travelers have experienced in recent summers. It also allows our airport teams to focus on supporting ticketed customers so we can run a successful and reliable international summer operation. Find out all of the specifics.

New services that launched this month

• Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH), with nonstop seasonal service from PHL through Oct. 6
• Naples, Italy (NAP), with nonstop seasonal service from PHL through Oct. 26 (Oct. 25 eastbound)
• Tokyo Haneda (HND), with nonstop service from JFK, complementing existing service from both DFW and LAX
• Veracruz, Mexico (VER), with nonstop service from DFW
• Hyannis, Massachusetts (HYA), with nonstop seasonal service from both DCA and LGA through Sept. 3

Limited-time AAdvantage deals for fall

American is running limited-time offers on AAdvantage redemptions to popular destinations for fall travel, including premium cabin deals in select markets, if you book by July 2. Destinations across our global network will be available at discounted mileage rates. Keep an eye out for deals to visit Europe when there are smaller crowds or start planning a beach getaway to the Caribbean and Latin America for when the weather cools. With your retiree savings on American-operated flights, these deals are even more valuable when you claim your 20% mileage rebate on top of these discounted mileage rates. Check out all the destinations on the offer and the terms and conditions at aa.com.

Trip of a lifetime: World War II veterans mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

American had the honor of flying nearly 70 World War II veterans to the shores of Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The trip served as a heartfelt tribute, expressing the deepest respect for those who fought for our freedom. American is proud to have provided the veterans with an opportunity to honor the fallen and to pay homage to their bravery. Watch the recap video on our Newsroom.

An elevated experience coming to PHL

We are creating more elevated space for our customers at PHL with the opening of the A-West Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club spaces in 2025. The opening of the new lounges will continue to create a harmonized design experience across all newly opened lounges that customers will instantly recognize. Ahead of the new lounges opening, American will build excitement amongst AAdvantage members and customers.

Pardon our dust: Hub airport enhancements underway

You may have noticed construction happening at some of our hub airports, including DFW and JFK. American, in partnership with airport operators, are focused on modernizing customers' experiences at airports across the country. There are several projects underway at our hubs, including at CLT, DFW, JFK and LAX. Just last month, two projects kicked off:

• DFW’s Terminal C renovation, which will bring several enhancements to the terminal experience. If you travel through DFW this summer, you will notice gate upgrades underway in Terminal C and airfield enhancements.
• JFK’s Terminal 8 enhanced concessions program, which will further improve the customer experience with more than 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings set to start opening 4Q24 through 2025. In the meantime, if you stop by JFK this summer, you will enjoy a seasonal artist showcase that is transforming construction barriers into a gallery-style exhibit celebrating the local Jamaica and greater Queens community.

And stay tuned for new projects set to kick off later this year at DCA and ORD.

'We're reengineering the way we work.'

The most recent episode of Tell Me Why looks into how technology is powering our airline. In this episode, Ganesh Jayaram, Chief Digital and Information Officer, discusses how the IT team is transforming the way they work to be more resilient in delivery, achieve engineering excellence and continue modernizing our technology — not just this summer but all year round. Watch all episodes of Tell Me Why on our Newsroom Podcasts page.

Step inside an IOC unit … where customer journeys are saved

The IOC is divided into 11 units, a concept that brings together team members who look after customers, crews and aircraft maintenance needs, and makes collaborative decisions that form the backbone of American's daily operation. Think of these units as teams of problem solvers who are committed to safely keeping things moving when they're thrown operational curveballs — and looking ahead to prevent issues from getting worse — or appearing altogether. Go inside an IOC unit on Newsroom.

Two new MAX aircraft arrive

We took delivery of two new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft: aircraft N344TS on June 20, and aircraft N348TU on June 24. This brings our MAX fleet to 62 total aircraft, with three aircraft now delivered this year.

oneworld welcomes Fiji Airways

oneworld announced earlier this month that Fiji Airways will become its 15th full member airline. Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, has been a valuable presence in the oneworld alliance for the past five years as a oneworld connect partner. During this time, the airline has developed cooperative links with all oneworld member airlines, paving its way to a more seamless integration as a full oneworld member. Fiji Airways' transition to full membership will be completed within the next 12 months. Read more at oneworld.com.

Additionally, Fiji Airways will soon adopt AAdvantage as their loyalty program, offering mutual customers the opportunity to unlock more destinations and rewarding travel experiences. Read more about this on our Newsroom.

The CR Smith Museum wins again!

The museum was voted Silver Best Museum and Gold Best Summer Camp in DFW Favorites 2024 awards. These awards highlight the museum’s success in providing exposure to aviation and supporting educational initiatives for the next generation of aviators. The CR Smith Museum inspires future aviation professionals of all backgrounds through its confidence-building education programs, exhibitions and heritage collection. Thank you to all who voted and helped secure the title of Best Transportation Museum in North Texas. Be sure to plan your visit to the museum.

The June LinkedIn newsletter is here

Get travel tips for every part of your journey, whether at home, at the gate or soaring on board. Not sure where to head for your next adventure? Check out the inaugural flights for our newest destinations. Learn how to earn bonus miles through AAdvantage and get great fares to international destinations in this edition of Around American. Like, comment and subscribe to the monthly LinkedIn newsletter to stay in the know of all things Around American.

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