Hey ft'ers.

I've got a really horrible confession to make... but since it's the new year, and i'm two flights from being EXP, (after starting this year as nothing), i want to make some atonement.

I miss flights.

Like, a statistically relevant percentage. Like, this year, i've missed 5-7 out of 36 segments.

It's pretty bad.

I've missed flights by a day, i've missed flights by ten minutes. I've turned up as the plane was taking off. Worst, i've missed a flight whilst sitting in the lounge at LHR. (i was kinda tired, and napping, though..)

I recognize this, and always make sure my flights can at least be changed, even if i have to pay a fee, and ensure i don't fly out on the last flight of the day, if i can help it.

But here's why I want to atone:

I've had my flights moved after turning up late more than once, for free, by respectful, kind and empathetic check in and gate agents. I've been kindly standby'ed for flights that were insanely full (like JFK-LAX on friday) and got on.

I've been moved from international flights with silly routing (cost, not mr) to direct flights with upgrades intact.

So, thank you AA for realizing i'm a moron and can't make it to the airport on time.

And to the rest of the FT'ers here: what's your miss percentage? c'mon, share and make me look stupid.

Thanks,
imajes