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ISSUE: November 1, 2009

Articles about air travel

Appreciation - 4-15-2009

“The deepest principle in human nature,” said philosopher William James, “is the craving to be appreciated.” You may have noticed that I always end my column by letting you know how much my American Airlines colleagues and I appreciate your business. It seems appropriate in these challenging economic times to up the ante this month by moving my heartfelt thank-you to the top of the column.

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...and largely because of the multiplier effect of air travel. I would wager that almost nobody reading this...

... goods that is the backbone of economic growth." air travel has been called both the glue holding the...

...contribute as we do only because you have made air travel a part of your life and have selected American...

AA Means Business - 3-15-2009

CEO Gerard Arpey talks about a series of programs called the American Airlines Business Suite that make travel more enjoyable, productive and rewarding for small- and medium-size businesses.

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...in this challenging economic environment, air travel represents an investment -- in your business, in...

Happy Anniversary! - 8-15-2009

In 1939, American Airlines made a groundbreaking investment in customer satisfaction by purchasing a fleet of 14 limousines to transport travelers in three AA cities to and from the airport. Alas, as much as our customers enjoyed the extravagance, the limousine service did not last. However, another industry-first innovation, the American Airlines Admirals Club, launched that same year, and it has stood the test of time.

Article Excerpts:

... multiple clubs throughout your day of travel. air travel has certainly changed a lot since 1939. In all...

One-Way Flex Awards - 9-15-2009

One of the things I love most about air travel is the chance it gives me to appreciate both the similarities and the differences among people of different cultures and backgrounds. At American Airlines, part of what makes our job so interesting and challenging is the fact that people fl y for a multitude of reasons. And while there are certain basics that every customer expects and deserves -- safety, dependability, and courtesy among them -- our mission is to deliver what each individual customer truly values within the incredibly diverse and constantly changing spectrum of tastes and preferences.

Article Excerpts:

...here!

One of the things I love air travel is the chance it gives me to appreciate both the...

Happy Anniversary! - 8-1-2009

Article Excerpts:

... at multiple clubs throughout your day of travel. air travel has certainly changed a lot since 1939. In all...

Reality or Myth? - 8-1-2009

A Brief History of the Flying Car

Article Excerpts:

... not exactly a flying car, Ford planned on making air travel as common as automobile travel by selling the...

Carry On With Your Game - 8-1-2006

Flying with sports gear doesn't have to be an exercise in frustration. Manufacturers have wised up and are designing products that fold or deflate into airplane-frie...

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...Tent isn’t designed specifically for air travel. But it does fold, and it’s really,...

Preparing for Tomorrow - 5-15-2009

This month, I want to emphasize that while our industry and our company are anything but immune from the challenges our economy is facing (we have made, and will continue to make, difficult choices as we navigate through this economic storm), we continue to invest in the long-term future of our company.

Article Excerpts:

...is forecasting significant long-term growth in air travel, which makes it critically important that as a...

High-Flying Adventure - 5-15-2009

A new book tells the fascinating history of aviation through the larger-than-life characters who pioneered it.

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... more so.'' " He was correct, of course, but while air travel may be commonplace today, big personalities such...

Back To The Future - 2-15-2006

NASA has bold plans to explore the final frontier again.

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...in the ''30s and ''40s with the explosion of air travel." SAILING AWAY Hundreds of years ago,...

Green With Guilt - 10-1-2007

The words green and guilt go well together. In a 2007 nationwide poll sponsored by the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, 81 percent of Americans said they felt a personal responsibility to do something about global warmi...

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...book a flight, hotel room, or car rental. But air travel probably gets more attention than it deserves,...

On The Road - 11-1-2002

WHEELS OF FORTUNE Samsonite Helps You Pack It Right Here’s another convenient side to air travel: the SAMSONITE SIDEROLLER, which has a unique six-wheel design that allows it to roll upright or sideways in either direction...

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...another convenient side to air travel: the SAMSONITE SIDEROLLER , which has a unique...

The Ride Stuff - 7-15-2004

Get your fill of summer thrill at these new adrenaline-fueled theme park attractions. STORM RUNNER, Hersheypark, Pennsylvania Go from 0 to 72 in around two seconds on this ultra-high-speed coaster, complete with horizontal c...

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...and two corkscrew turns. And you thought air travel was fast. (800) 437-7439,...

Mobility - 6-1-2009

In this month’s column, I would like to discuss a cause that is near and dear to our hearts at American Airlines: mobility. The ability to go wherever your mind and heart take you is what air travel is all about. Simply by doing our jobs, we give wings to the dreams and aspirations of millions of people around the world. That’s a blessing we’ll never take for granted. Unfortunately, many of us do take for granted how precious a gift it is to simply move from one place to another -- to be able to embrace a loved one, shake hands with a business partner, enjoy a much-needed vacation, or do any of a number of other things.

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... go wherever your mind and heart take you is what air travel is all about. Simply by doing our jobs, we give...

Mobility - 6-15-2009

Article Excerpts:

... go wherever your mind and heart take you is what air travel is all about. Simply by doing our jobs, we give...

Memory Lane - 7-1-2007

Martin Dugard goes road-tripping through the Canadian Rockies in search of a polar bear. What he finds is much better.

Article Excerpts:

...The purpose was to decompress after a day of air travel so that we could start fresh in the morning.

Giving Thanks - 11-1-2009

With Thanksgiving upon us, I would like to use this month’s column to express heartfelt gratitude, both personally and on behalf of the entire American Airlines team, to the men and women of the United States armed forces; their courage and sacrifice make it possible for us to do the work we love to do and to live the lives we want to live. The people of American Airlines realize that we owe a debt to our country’s active-duty soldiers and veterans — and to their families — that can never really be repaid. But we feel duty-bound to provide whatever support we can.

Article Excerpts:

...are able to donate miles that will help provide air travel to family and friends visiting U.S. service...

One-Way Flex Awards - 9-1-2009

One of the things I love most about air travel is the chance it gives me to appreciate both the similarities and the differences among people of different cultures and backgrounds. At American Airlines, part of what makes our job so interesting and challenging is the fact that people fly for a multitude of reasons. And while there are certain basics that every customer expects and deserves -- safety, dependability, and courtesy among them -- our mission is to deliver what each individual customer truly values within the incredibly diverse and constantly changing spectrum of tastes and preferences.

Article Excerpts:

...here!

One of the things I love air travel is the chance it gives me to appreciate both the...