Originally Posted by
drussum
My son had same experience on a connection when he arrived early in CLT heading to DEN. As he had Admirals club membership, he waited the extra 2 hours in comfort, enjoyed a meal and a few drinks. Overall cost to him was $0, while his food and beverage likely hit AA for about $20. Sad to see any seat go out empty. Likely enjoyed by a non-rev employee though.
What is sad about it? how do you know that a seat went empty but wasn't taken by someone else who was prepared to pay for it ; even if it cost AA $20 , then selling it for $75 to someone else would leave AA $55 better off.