American Airlines Celebrates On-Time Performance

Texas-based American Airlines (AA) announced very positive news on January 20, 2022. During 2021, American achieved its best performance in on-time arrivals, on-time departures, and completion factor since the COVID-19 pandemic while flying significantly more than any other airline.

For example, AA's on-time performance in December 2021 was better than any previous December.

"We're very proud of the way our team delivered throughout 2021," said American's President and incoming CEO Robert Isom in a press statement.

"Looking forward, our focus in 2022 will be to continue running a reliable airline."

AA recently introduced a redesign of the AAdvantage loyalty program, effective in 2022, that removes complicated elite qualifying metrics in favor of an easy-to-understand point system that provides members with multiple ways to earn status.

Starting in 2022, AAdvantage members can earn status by flying, using an AAdvantage credit card for purchases, or spending with an AAdvantage partner.

And, AA reopened some airport lounges with food and drink service changes to meet state and city rules.

Furthermore, if you're traveling in Flagship® First, passengers have access to a sit-down dining experience located inside select Flagship® Lounges.