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Alison Taylor of American Airlines | Travel & Hospitality Podcast | EP 40 - April 2022

Travel & Hospitality Intelligence
Travel & Hospitality Intelligence
Episode • Apr 26, 2022 • 20m
On the latest episode of the J.D. Power Travel & Hospitality Podcast, Chief Customer Officer for American Airlines, Alison Taylor, sits down for a one-on-one interview. This episode explores the latest mask mandate changes, ways to keep travelers engaged with an airline brand, and what to expect in the future for air travel.

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In this episode, you’ll hear a discussion on…

1:06 — Alison gives a quick update on health and safety protocols, both on American Airlines’ aircraft and inside of airports.

6:00 — Michael asks Alison about some of the new amenities and services passengers can expect on American Airlines.

8:15 — Across the industry, business travel has yet to restore to pre-pandemic levels. Alison gives us American Airlines’ forecast for business travel.

11:00 — The two talk about the role small and medium-sized businesses played in their utilization of business travel during the pandemic.

14:00 — Alison and Michael talk a bit about the in-flight experience, the interior of cabins and the complexity of replacing certain components of the aircraft.

16:30 — Michael asks Alison about what passengers can expect from American Airlines’ loyalty program going forward.