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They are, it's just spread across multiple websites and datasources as is typical in large corporations. This app scrapes all the sites with the FAs AA credenti

They are, it's just spread across multiple websites and datasources as is typical in large corporations. This app scrapes all the sites with the FAs AA credentials and aggregates the data.

scarface74 4y ago
My wife and I are going to be doing the whole digital nomad thing across the US, Canada and Mexico starting in less than 2 weeks, getting one way flights and staying in hotels. Currently, we have been flying out of a major Delta hub and we took for granted what an airline app should be. Now as we are planning flights between Delta, American and United, I can confidently say that American has by far the worse consumer app of any of the major airlines or hotels. I wouldn’t be surprised that their internal apps and websites are a similar shit show.
- devilbunny 4y ago
  Just wait until you actually fly American. I'll take a flight on Delta with a layover over a flight on American that's nonstop. Of the majors, it's far and away the best. And their app is very good.
- sokoloff 4y ago
  Related (but anecdotal): I was very pleasantly surprised at how good the Delta app is for flyers.
- vkou 4y ago
  Do you have work visas for all three countries, or will you lie about your reasons for travel when asked?
  - jaywalk 4y ago
    Working remotely for your employer (as in, you're not traveling for work, but working while traveling) is not in breach of any tourist visa restrictions.
    - vkou 4y ago
      When Canadians travel down to the US for work, they are always instructed to answer any questions with 'I'm just here for meetings/training', because telling CBP that you're going to be doing any programming for your Canadian employer while in the US is a great way to get denied entry. I'm not sure how this works in the reverse direction, or in Mexico.
      - ddoolin 4y ago
        At least for driving, into Mexico, there is no real check. For anything. You merely drive through at speed while border guards glance into the cars. You don't actually speak to anyone unless they flag you. I think the U.S. is the only one of the three that would really care.
        alexanderchr 4y ago
        They don't even check your passport?
        ddoolin 4y ago
        Nope. It's very strange coming from just about any other border crossing.
        sidewndr46 4y ago
        No one smuggles anything into Mexico other than guns. The US government takes care of that step.
        jaywalk 4y ago
        Canada definitely cares. Driving into Canada, every vehicle has to stop for an interview. If anything is off, they will send you off to the side for more intense scrutiny.
        ddoolin 4y ago
        Ah sorry, I just meant about nitpicking the "working while traveling thing" -- but I was just guessing. Seems like they might care more than I expected.
  - scarface74 4y ago
    Well, I’m a citizen in the US so that’s not a problem and where I will be spending the vast majority of my time. I’m scheduled to be in Mexico at most 35 days and probably won’t be working at all in Canada for the 10 days I will be there. I’m on a lot of calls and travel within the US for work occasionally. While my company will fly me from anywhere and to anywhere in the continental US, I can’t ask them to fly me internationally Travel outside of the US is mostly vacations and work just enough days so I don’t burn through my vacation days

They are, it's just spread across multiple websites and datasources as is typical in large corporations. This app scrapes all the sites with the FAs AA credentials and aggregates the data.

scarface74 4y ago

My wife and I are going to be doing the whole digital nomad thing across the US, Canada and Mexico starting in less than 2 weeks, getting one way flights and staying in hotels. Currently, we have been flying out of a major Delta hub and we took for granted what an airline app should be. Now as we are planning flights between Delta, American and United, I can confidently say that American has by far the worse consumer app of any of the major airlines or hotels. I wouldn’t be surprised that their internal apps and websites are a similar shit show.

devilbunny 4y ago
Just wait until you actually fly American. I'll take a flight on Delta with a layover over a flight on American that's nonstop. Of the majors, it's far and away the best. And their app is very good.
sokoloff 4y ago
Related (but anecdotal): I was very pleasantly surprised at how good the Delta app is for flyers.
vkou 4y ago
Do you have work visas for all three countries, or will you lie about your reasons for travel when asked?
- jaywalk 4y ago
  Working remotely for your employer (as in, you're not traveling for work, but working while traveling) is not in breach of any tourist visa restrictions.
  - vkou 4y ago
    When Canadians travel down to the US for work, they are always instructed to answer any questions with 'I'm just here for meetings/training', because telling CBP that you're going to be doing any programming for your Canadian employer while in the US is a great way to get denied entry. I'm not sure how this works in the reverse direction, or in Mexico.
    - ddoolin 4y ago
      At least for driving, into Mexico, there is no real check. For anything. You merely drive through at speed while border guards glance into the cars. You don't actually speak to anyone unless they flag you. I think the U.S. is the only one of the three that would really care.
      - alexanderchr 4y ago
        They don't even check your passport?
        ddoolin 4y ago
        Nope. It's very strange coming from just about any other border crossing.
        sidewndr46 4y ago
        No one smuggles anything into Mexico other than guns. The US government takes care of that step.
      - jaywalk 4y ago
        Canada definitely cares. Driving into Canada, every vehicle has to stop for an interview. If anything is off, they will send you off to the side for more intense scrutiny.
        ddoolin 4y ago
        Ah sorry, I just meant about nitpicking the "working while traveling thing" -- but I was just guessing. Seems like they might care more than I expected.
- scarface74 4y ago
  Well, I’m a citizen in the US so that’s not a problem and where I will be spending the vast majority of my time. I’m scheduled to be in Mexico at most 35 days and probably won’t be working at all in Canada for the 10 days I will be there. I’m on a lot of calls and travel within the US for work occasionally. While my company will fly me from anywhere and to anywhere in the continental US, I can’t ask them to fly me internationally Travel outside of the US is mostly vacations and work just enough days so I don’t burn through my vacation days