American Airlines – er … bus lines? Airline partners with Landline for ground connections
Ever wonder what it might be like to reach your next flight via a connecting bus? Some air travelers are soon to find out as a result of a new partnership between American Airlines and the Landline Company.
Landline works with the Transportation Security Administration to provide connections between major airline hubs and regional airports.
Beginning June 3, Landline and American will provide connections between two airports by bus, rather than airplane. The move will be a “time-saver,” American said in a news release.
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“We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with @AmericanAir!” Landline said in a tweet. “Seamless connections between American’s Philadelphia hub to Lehigh Valley Airport (ABE), and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY).”
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How do the bus connections work?
The service that Landline will provide will be available for booking through the airline when Atlantic City (ACY) or Lehigh Valley (ABE) are selected as origin or destination.
Once that’s set, passengers can select a trip with Landline, the company said on its website. The price of the service will be included in the American Airlines ticket purchase.
The process of travel will be similar to that of flying.
“At Landline, we operate just like an airline,” the company said. “Proceed to your airport as if you are catching a flight. Check-in will be at the American Airlines ticket counter, and you will be directed to the appropriate boarding area or gate.”
On board, passengers will have access to Wi-Fi and will be assigned seats.
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Landline has partnerships with United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, too
American Airlines isn’t the first major airline to partner with Landline.
Landline detailed in its release that United Airlines is partnered with Landline to serve its customers between Denver International Airport in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Breckenridge, Colorado.
Landline teamed up with Sun Country Airlines, running transportation services in seven markets in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The company said it is working toward providing services connecting industrial parks, cruise ports and other locations.