I'm an EXP and, when agents have my screen up, have noticed that I'm listed as a VIP. I've generally found AA agents quite accomodating when I need to be rescheduled etc., although I do ocassionaly run into one who clearly views all pax as the enemy; in any case, I can't tell whether the VIP on the record gets any better treatment that EXP alone. It certainly doesn't result in more upgrade certs, free AC admission or anything of that sort.