I expected to fly in Y long-haul for the first time since the 1960's, and I am spoiled enough to feel incipient horror at the prospect. Although y was full there were still 5 C seats left and none were sold during the last two days, but I imagined that all those Brazilian Saints fans would want to get home. They did clear and helped me maintain my perfect record of eVIP's clearing on every flight I've ever used them.

That may not be great news for AA but it will keep me flying for the 8th million miles