The had to cut him o.f.f. 😳
In 1981, American Airlines introduced the AAirPass, a lifetime first-class travel card. For a large one-time payment, buyers received unlimited first-class flights with no blackout dates or mileage caps. The airline launched the program during deregulation and fierce competition, hoping upfront cash would offset long-term travel costs. Early passes cost about $250,000, later climbing above…