Tag: american airlines

Boeing Faces Tricky Balance Between Safety and Financial Performance

Less than four weeks after a hole blew open on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet during a flight, company executives face a thorny question: Should they emphasize safety or financial performance? The issue is looming as Boeing prepares to report its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday amid its most significant safety crisis in years. With […]

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Taylor Swift’s Influence Is Officially Airborne After American Airlines Created Special Super Bowl Flights With Swiftian Easter Eggs

Those in the know should appreciate that Super Bowl LVIII will be the 13th Kansas City Chiefs game attended by Taylor Swift. On Sunday, January 28, the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 17-10, in the AFC Championship Game to advance to their fourth Super Bowl in five years. The victory was sealed with a kiss […]

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U.S. Airplane Food Is Getting Better, If You’re Flying First Class

Some of the 30 million passengers expected to fly domestically over this Thanksgiving holiday may be stunned by what’s available to eat and drink 30,000 feet up in the sky. To entice more travelers to pay premium fares and better stand out from the competition, major U.S. carriers have been significantly expanding their food and […]

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Marlon Wayan’s Beautiful Post-Breakup Advice to Lupita Nyong’o Is a Must-Read

Whether you’re a famous celeb or not, there’s no denying that relationship break-ups are hard. Just ask Lupita Nyong’o, who recently revealed she was in a “season of heartbreak” following her decision to split from ex Selema Masekala last week. But one person coming to her aid is none other than Air star and comedian […]

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Man Says Airline Stopped Him on Suspicion He Was Trafficking His Children

American Airlines has apologized to a Black musician who said that he was stopped on suspicion that he was trafficking his own children, who are biracial, on a flight last month. Many airlines, including American, have adopted policies and training programs to prevent human trafficking and child exploitation. But the experience described by the musician, […]

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Black Musician Blasts American Airlines for Assuming He Was Trafficking His Own Kids

Can we all just agree that it’s not ok to assume that Black people’s kids aren’t their own just because they’re mixed? And if you’re ever in doubt, you should be pretty damn sure something’s not right before you get the police involved. That’s exactly what happened to David Ryan Harris. The singer-songwriter was accused […]

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The Black Man You Need to Know in the White House

It was a quiet Friday morning at the White House complex. Construction crews were hard at work outside, trying their best to keep the 223-year old building close to technological relevance. Jon Basíl Tequila Is Not Your Average Spirit & It’s Co-founder Adamant About That | Securing the Bag: Part 1 The president, Joe Biden, […]

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The Brotha You Need to Know in the White House

It was a quiet Friday morning at the White House complex. Construction crews were hard at work outside, trying their best to keep the 223-year old building close to technological relevance. Jon Basíl Tequila Is Not Your Average Spirit & It’s Co-founder Adamant About That | Securing the Bag: Part 1 The president, Joe Biden, […]

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Flight Attendant Goes Viral for Spectacular, Unforgettable Safety Instructions

Whether you’re a frequent flier or only get on a plane once every few years, traveling can feel exhausting and tedious. From going through security, to trekking across the airport to find your gate, to boarding and finding your seat, flying is A LOT. By the time the plane is ready for takeoff, you’re in […]

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