doh for anyone keeping tabs, here's the response i got from tripit:
tripitguy, Jul 10 11:33 am (PDT):
Hi bob_the_d,
We're sorry to say that, due to a decision by American Airlines, the American Airlines AAdvantage program is no longer available for point-tracking services like that in TripIt Pro.
We appreciate that many of our customers participate in the American Airlines frequent flier program, so we regret this change. Should there be any developments that allow us to again present the American Airlines AAdvantage program we will alert all of our Pro customers.
Best Regards,
tripit guy
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sadface.