06/11/2026
My cousin asked me why I'm flying American. Look, having loyalty and a strategy MATTER. Even if you aren't a frequent flyer, sign up for the program. When things happen and you gotta re-book (weather, airspace closures in the Caribbean or Gulf, airport closures in Mexico) having a frequent flyer account- even without high status - can be the difference in getting out.
I've built my loyalty to American over decades and am THISCLOSE to a million miles. Bad weather in Chicago today. Non changeable basic economy fare suddenly changeable for weather waiver. Originally going to Barcelona via London. Offers to pay me to change my London flight. So I called (admittedly my special status 800 number, which matters on days like today) and they changed me to a direct flight to Barcelona leaving 2 hours earlier. That flight is slightly delayed and ๐ค๐ปit ends up leaving relatively on time. And hopefully someone who needed my seat to LHR gets it and has a better day for it
Thanks to a generous friend, I have access to the Admirall's Lounge and can chill out while I wait.
Days like today, having a travel advisor who knows flights, airports, and options can make all the difference.
Follow along if you want genuine travel advice.
PS- thanks American Airlines for the bulkhead seat. Cannot wait to celebrate 1 million with you ๐๐๐