Editor’s note: today’s guest post is by Doug Parker, the current Chairman and CEO of American Airlines Group, Inc., the parent company of American Airlines. Thanks Doug!
Hi everybody! I wanted to take a minute to reach out to the travel community to tell you all about our amazing new fare class called Basic Economy. Like many of you, I fly American Airlines frequently and I have the opportunity to speak with customers all around the world. And I hear the same complaints over and over again, which is why we at American have introduced Basic Economy. Air travel used to be a headache, but not anymore! Just take a look at all the amazing changes we’re making:
In conclusion, I think that American customers are going to love all the enhancements we’re making to our product. Remember: the world’s greatest flyers fly American!
(H/T: OMAAT)
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Hi everybody! I wanted to take a minute to reach out to the travel community to tell you all about our amazing new fare class called Basic Economy. Like many of you, I fly American Airlines frequently and I have the opportunity to speak with customers all around the world. And I hear the same complaints over and over again, which is why we at American have introduced Basic Economy. Air travel used to be a headache, but not anymore! Just take a look at all the amazing changes we’re making:
- Assigned seating. Who has time to pick seats ahead of time in today’s hectic, fast-paced world? Not this CEO, that’s for sure! And many American customers don’t either. That’s why the new Basic Economy fare does all the work for you! Window, aisle, middle–it’s all pretty much the same, just so long as you make it to your destination.
- Carry-on bags. Don’t you hate having to lug your carry-on all the way through the airport and onto the plane? I sure do! That’s why I’m pleased to announce that Basic Economy fares will get rid of those annoying carry-ons! Just check your bag at the gate and leave the rest to us!
- Boarding. We’ve all been there: the gate attendant starts boarding and the uncivilized masses rush the gate in an effort to be first. Well, I’m here to tell those of you in Basic Economy that you don’t need to worry about that anymore because from now on, you’re boarding last, my friends! Just sit back and relax while everybody else scrambles. You’ll have the last laugh since everybody lands at the same time.
- Upgrades. Every day at every airport untold numbers of loyal American customers have their hopes dashed when they don’t make the upgrade list. But shattered dreams are now a thing of the past thanks to Basic Economy! Customers aren’t eligible for any upgrades at all, no matter how many miles they’ve flown with us, so nobody will ever get their hopes up in the first place!
- Ticket changes. Ever schedule a vacation but then have your employer say that you need to cancel it and come in to work? Well, that’s not going to “fly” (a little aviation humor for you, ha ha!) anymore because American’s new Basic Economy fares are 100% non-refundable and non-changeable. Looks like your evil boss is out of luck!
In conclusion, I think that American customers are going to love all the enhancements we’re making to our product. Remember: the world’s greatest flyers fly American!
(H/T: OMAAT)
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