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Old Oct 20, 2008, 7:10 pm
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Originally Posted by FWAAA
I disagree. It's time for AA to make some money. For the first nine months of 2008, AA has lost over a half billion dollars (excluding special items) and has produced negative cash from operations. I want AA to survive - actually thrive - so that my status and accumulated miles are worth something. With premium revenue tanking, now's not the time to drop any fees, IMO. YMMV.
Fair enough, but there are two ways do that. The honest way: a fare increase. And the dishonest way: a misappropriated charge.
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