I just got off an American flight from LGA to MIA -- flight was full (Super 80 -- every seat taken). Get to the airport, computers are down. Try and use my Gold Card at the gate readers, gate reader swallowed my card (got it back later). Guy next to me decided he wanted part of my seat (body builder -- no moving him). Beastro flight (i.e. lunch in a bag). Only plusses:

1. T-1 line in Admirals club (so I can complain to all of you)

2. Small talk with checkin person at Admirals club -- scored a free drink! (rare in the Admirals club)

So be it -- just had to vent after a frustrating flight!

--Jim