Originally Posted by Phoenixtinct

You are very understanding. I would have asked for compensation. And AA is not that accommodating. I was flying JFK-MIA in paid First Class last week and arrived at LGA on another airline to connect to what was a start of the international itinerary - instead of getting myself all the way to JFK for my flight, which can be a complicated endeavor from LGA, I asked the AA check-in agents if they can re-accommodate me on a LGA-MIA flight. I purchased a NYC fare, so any of the 3 area airports would have worked. This happened at 2pm in the afternoon and they told me that no 1st class seats are available on at least 3 flights. I think there may have been a 1st class seat on an evening flight but that would have meant missing my connection in MIA, so it wasn't an option. So, obviously AA is not doing that lately. In fact, on all my 1st class itineraries, out of curiousity, I have clicked on Same Day Flight Change and always get that there are no options available. So, not sure what you're saying is true. And the reason for this is because their EXP elites are getting free upgrades days in advance. Why would I purchase a 1st class ticket if I have no flexibility with it and the airline cares more about accommodating those "poor" business travelers who are "forced" to pay for economy fares but want to fly business/1st?