American Airlines Cuts Service

Hidden in the announcement last week about American Airlines charging $15 for the first checked bag, was a statement that they would also be cutting service. The first round of cuts was announced today, and several of them will effect cruisers.

First off, and probably most significantly, they're "restructuring" flights in and out of San Juan. They're the biggest carrier there, and I know many of my clients fly them for Southern Caribbean flights. If you're booked through American, you'll likely be contacted starting next week for reaccommodation. I'd suggest waiting that week before you pro-actively call them. Likely they don't have the changes yet in the computer.

For other cruisers heading to South America next year, American is also eliminating one of their routes to Buenos Aires. Those scheduled from Chicago on American will have to find other routing, as that flight will be cancelled as of September 3.

Flying on American to Hawaii after September 3? Only select flights will continue, and all non-stop service will end on January 5.