Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do? Wonder no more! Welcome to the "Tell Me Why" podcast, a series that talks about the "why" behind the decisions we make or the approach we take at the company.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Chief Digital and Information Officer Ganesh Jayaram joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo to discuss the critical role IT plays in enhancing the operation and customer experience. From app redesigns to new technologies supporting operations and customer interactions, the team is working hard to deliver a seamless digital journey.
On the season 8 debut of Tell Me Why, Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo to talk about the renewed focus on the customer experience and how the Customer Experience organization is keeping customers at the center of decisions being made. From new lounges and a redesigned mobile app to complimentary Wi-Fi for AAdvantage® members, sponsored by AT&T, the sky’s the limit when it come...
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Scott Chandler, Senior Vice President of Revenue Management and Loyalty, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to share exciting updates to the AAdvantage® program. From getting to use your miles onboard to keeping it straightforward to earn status, discover how we’re making loyalty more rewarding for our customers.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Capt. Alan Johnson, Vice President of Flight, and Cedric Wilson, Vice President of Safety Systems, Efficiency and Compliance, join Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to talk about how our Operations team is getting ready for a busy holiday travel season. Learn more about how American is preparing to welcome nearly 8.3 million customers during the Thanksgiving ...
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to talk about the work the association is doing to advocate on behalf of the travel industry. American is a proud member of U.S. Travel and partners with them to ensure that the interests of the travel community, and all those employed by it, are effectively represented with...
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Brian Znotins, Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to talk about the summer 2025 network announcement. American continues to grow its comprehensive global network and will offer customers five new routes to Europe next summer, including returning to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI) for the first time since 2019.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Heather Garboden, Senior Vice President, American Eagle and Cargo, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to talk about how our regional carriers and Cargo team are helping us achieve our goals of running a reliable and profitable airline.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Ganesh Jayaram, Chief Digital and Information Officer, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications Officer, to talk about how technology is powering our airline. Team members are leveraging technology to support customers this summer by mitigating disruptions, driving faster recovery during irregular operations and delivering new features that make the customers’ travel journeys easier. To ...
In the Season 7 premiere of Tell Me Why, David Seymour, Chief Operating Officer, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to preview American’s summer operation and share some of the preparations we’ve made to ensure the airline runs smoothly for our customers during this critical time of year.
Learn more about our preparation for the summer travel season on our Newsroom.
In the season 6 finale of Tell Me Why, Vasu Raja, Chief Commercial Officer, talks about how we think about our business and our customers – from the best global network to the award-winning AAdvantage program to connecting directly with our customer.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Anne Moroni, Vice President of Operations Planning and Performance, talks about our strong operational performance, how we’ve prepared for the Thanksgiving holiday travel period and the latest tools and technology helping our team. We’re running the best operation in our history, and we’re prepared to continue delivering for our customers this winter holiday season. Learn more about what w...
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Meghan Montana, Senior Vice President and Treasurer, talks about the recent run-up in fuel prices, the proactive decisions we’re making to protect American from the rise in costs and how team members around the system can help conserve fuel.
S6:E8 — ‘Sustainability Is At The Heart Of Building An Airline That Thrives Forever’—Jill Blickstein
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Jill Blickstein, VP and Chief Sustainability Officer talks about sustainability and why it’s so important for our airline. We’re on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050, and there is a lot to be excited about, including a recent study American participated in with Google Research and Breakthrough Energy on avoiding contrails in flight.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Brian Znotins, Senior Vice President of Network Planning, talks about the summer 2024 network announcement. Next year, we’ll offer service to three new European cities, add one brand new route and resume service to Venice, Italy (VCE), from ORD.
Listen in to the latest episode for a recap of the second-quarter 2023 earnings call. Get the highlights of what Robert and other leaders discussed — from financial to operational performance.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Carolyne Truelove, Vice President of Reservations and Service Recovery, and Kim Cisek, Vice President of Customer Experience, join Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications Officer, to talk about how we’re working to deliver a better experience across all touch points of the customer journey through technology and investments in our products.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, David Seymour, Chief Operating Officer, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to talk about how we’re working as a team and solving for the system to deliver a reliable operation this summer — and keeping our customers at the center of all we do. The summer started strong, and we’re well positioned to deliver in the summer weeks ahead — and beyond.
Jessica Tyler, VP, IOC, joins Ron DeFeo to talk about how the IOC team is focused on delivering for our customers and fulfilling the promise we made when they booked travel with us. Earlier this week, Chief Operating Officer David Seymour shared an update on our outstanding Memorial Day weekend operational performance, and the IOC is committed to continuing that momentum throughout the summer and year-round.
In the latest edition of Tell Me Why, Evie Garces, VP of Line Maintenance discusses the important around-the-clock work Tech Ops performs, the critical role the team plays in our summer operation and steps American is taking to open doors to careers in aircraft maintenance, ensuring a full pipeline of aviation maintenance professionals for the future.
Don’t have time to listen to the full earnings call? No worries. We’ve put together the highlights in our new podcast recapping the call where Robert and other leaders discussed our financial and operational performance.
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