Originally Posted by
cmd320
Upgrades are of course the biggest loss. Other things I can think of off the top of my head would be losing dedicated phone line access (EXP desk) and no complimentary EXP snack and drinks in Y. Can't really think of anything else at the moment.
Ridiculous Avios long-haul pricing that can cost as much as double the current AAdvantage mileage rates. Clueless EC agents. Award change fees even for BA Golds.