American Airlines Now the Official Carrier of NYC Tourism

As part of its contract to become the official carrier for NYC tourism, American Airlines is throwing money at JFK and LaGuardia, with 23 new new flights and seven new destinations to be added by the end of the year. The airline will also partner with JetBlue to offer 12 international connections from cheap-o flights in New York, as well as in Boston, reports the AP. Thirty million in terminal improvements to the two airports is also part of the package. "We have a long history in New York, and we're going to grow those roots with new routes, new partnerships, even deeper local relationships," declares CEO Gerard Arpey. Promises, promises—when's he gonna put a ring on our finger?

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By Sabrina Jaszi in News on March 31, 2010 1:55 PM

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ides_of_march

Without a doubt, AA is the worst, most overpriced airline I have ever had the misfortune of flying. They suck.

Gwinny

I have to fly AA for work, and they always suck -- starting with the pathetic food choices in the AA wing at LGA, on through their pathetically delayed flight arrivals.

Ishtar

I cannot stand to fly AA. I have a substantial credit with them that I will likely never use.

babyfishmouth

Agreed. I remember flying with them as a kid and they were great. They're terrible now - uncomfortable and outdated planes, long delays, dreadful food for sale.

One of the last times I flew with them was for my honeymoon to Hawaii. We were able to go first class with the miles we both had. My husband and I switched planes in Dallas, which was still an 8 hour flight to Honolulu. I've never forgotten how they announced that dinner would be served in first class, but in coach (aka steerage), there would only be cookies available...for sale. On an 8 hour flight.

Kojak

Ever since the new AA Terminal opened in JFK, I have been pleased. Its the best terminal after T4 & T5.

But I'd rather fly Jetblue domestic with AA filling in everything in between.