Originally Posted by
sombrachinesca
Not that AA cares, but I oppose this change for many of the reasons listed above-
(1) Overcrowding of FL at peak (and even not-so-peak) times
(2) Reduction in benefit to buying F ticket - extra $$ just for "Flagship Dining" why bother?
(3) Potential for entry rules shenanigans when FL is crowded and agents make their own interpretations
(4) Further reduction in fast-disappearing EXP benefits
Bill
I think you nailed it.
With the spend requirement, fewer overall first class seats, and access to FL from business, it pushes more of us to become free agents and buy business as needed and fly other airlines when cheaper.