The United States is open once more and it’s Thanksgiving week, so it’s entirely fitting that our Supplier of the Week is…American Airlines.
Given that US travel is now firmly back, American Airlines is busy returning to full service across its international network.
Here’s just some of what’s going on.
American Airlines Partners with VeriFLY
American will begin offering customers a mobile app to make travel to international destinations easier. The mobile wellness wallet solution called VeriFLY, from the identity assurance leader Daon, will help travellers easily understand coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and documentation requirements for their destination and streamline airport check-in through a digital verification to ensure that customers have completed the requirements.
See here for more info.
Preflight Testing Program Expands to More Destinations
American Airlines is expanding its current preflight testing program to additional destinations, further opening the world for customers who want to travel.
The airline will now offer preflight testing options to more destinations than any other U.S. carrier. In November, preflight testing will be added for all American flights to Belize, Grenada, St. Lucia and the Hawaiian Islands.
Preflight testing is already available to Bahamas, CARICOM & Costa Rica.
See here for more info.
New Enhancements to AirPass
Through December 31, 2020, join AirPass with just $5,000 in pre-paid travel funds to enjoy American’s most elevated travel experience.
Members can use AirPass on travel to hundreds of destinations across the globe on American, Finnair, Iberia and Japan Airlines and receive full flexibility and exclusive benefits including:
- Fixed-rate fares whether travel is booked two days or two months before your flight
- Annual in-flight Wi-Fi subscription*
- AAdvantage® elite status
- Admirals Club® membership
- Instant upgrades
- Priority check-in and boarding, companion benefits and more
- No domestic or international change or cancellation fees
- Concur Expense integration to automatically track AirPass travel spend
See here for more info.
American Airlines Announces Members of the Community Council
American Airlines today announced the founding members of its Community Council. The Council, announced in June, is an important part of the airline’s deepening commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion following this year’s social unrest and the country’s reckoning with race in America. The newly formed Community Council is made up of a number of well-established Black community leaders representing different industries.
Fewer Fees, More Flexibility for AAdvantage Members in 2021
American Airlines is enhancing the AAdvantage® program for all members in 2021 with the elimination of most fees on award tickets and extending mileage validity.
All AAdvantage® members can book an award ticket through all of American Airlines channels without an award service charge.
Members will no longer pay a reinstatement fee to have miles redeposited in their account when they cancel an eligible award ticket.
Mileage validity is extended through June 30, 2021.
See here for more info.
American Airlines in Ireland
American Airlines’ long-established sales team in Ireland is headed up by Caitriona Toner – who manages key accounts in the UK & Ireland – alongside Siobhan Bosket as Service Manager.
You can contact the sales team at sales@[email protected] or on 01-531 9305
Group Support
American Airlines in Ireland
Stay Updated on Travel News and Information
Check out these resources:
- American Airlines Newsroom: news.aa.com
- SalesLink: saleslink.aa.com
- Traveler Journey: exploreamerican.com/globalsales
- oneworld Together: oneworld.com/covid-19/oneworld-together
- American Airlines Domestic & International Travel Guidelines Tool powered by Sherpa
- Country Restrictions –Where You Can and Cannot Fly: Travel Regulations Map& Know-Before-You-Go
- Technology solutions and COVID-19 Policies Quick View: COVID Policies and Solutions
