Jun 01 2008
American Cuts Routes, Jobs & Revamps Fees
In the last few weeks, American Airlines has announced drastic changes. Most, if not all, changes were blamed on soaring fuel costs. Funny thing is we don’t see other legacy carriers instituting similar changes (Watch For It!). Some of the biggest changes include:
1. Starting June 15, your first checked bag will incur a $15 fee. (This is a first for any legacy carrier.)
2. Thousands of jobs will be cut and more than 70 aircraft will be grounded by AMR, the parent of American and American Eagle.
3. Curbside check-in fees will be eliminated.
4. American’s hub in San Juan, PR will most likely be reduced to a focus city. (Not officially announced, yet likely due to the quickly diminishing amount of routes American offers from San Juan.)
