Management
Name one member of the C-Suite team at American that is not Robert or Maya.
CFO: Derek Kerr, Chief Legal Officer: Priya Aiyar, Chief People Officer: Cole Brown, Chief Communications Officer: Ron DeFeo, Chief Government Affairs Officer: Nate Gatten, Chief Commcercial Officer: Vassu Raja, Chief Operating Officer: David Seymour
When was the AAdvantage loyalty program introduced?
1981
How much does the first checked bag on a domestic flight cost?
$30
Which two hubs operate the majority of American flights daily?
DFW and Charlotte
In terms of fleet size, which airline is the biggest in the world?
American Airlines
Who is the CFO of AA?
Derek Kerr
What year was American Airlines founded?
1930
What is the minimum weight for a checked bag to be considered overweight and how much does it cost?
51 lbs/ 23 kgs; $150
What is the major hub for American Airlines?
DFW
Which airline earns the most revenue in the world?
Delta, $4.9 billion; AA is $4.5 billion
What was Maya's role before she became CIO?
President of AAdvantage
American stock joined the S&P500 in what year?
2016
Are you allowed to carry cremated remains on a flight?
Yes, as a carry-on and ensuring it complies with TSA requirements.
How many destinations/airports does American Airlines fly to?
350 destinations/airports in 50 countries
Which US airline has the cheapest flights?
Spirit Airlines
What are the 5 main departments of IT at the VP level?
1. David Bell: Cyber Security and Technology Risk Assessment
2. Kendall Locke: Airline Operations Technology
3. Poonam Mohan: Corporate Technology
4. Ross Clanton: Technology Transformation
5. Steve Leist: Customer Technology
2015
What type of phone can you not check or put in a carry-on?
Samsung Galaxy Note 7; (Essentially banned from flight)
What is AA longest flight?
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – Hong Kong (HKG): 8,111 miles
Which airline flies to the most destinations?
United Airlines (369 destinations)
Where did Maya get her Masters of Business Administration?
UC Berkley
When was the first African American pilot hired to fly for American?
1964, Dave Harris
What is the maximum amount of bowling balls you can travel with?
3; They count as carry-ons, they just aren't allowed in overhead bins
What is AA shortest flight?
Which 2 airlines lead the US in daily flights?
American Airlines and Delta