Originally Posted by inlanikai

Could it be that AA has figured out that they make more money selling miles through partners, and along with it the "hopes, dreams and romance" of FC then they would if they actually provided a truly FC experience and got more paid F revenue?

Has it gotten to the point where, at least as it relates to domestic Premium cabins, they net more by selling the miles, giving away the seat and lower the service quality (and the costs) then trying to actually sell the tix?

Maybe FC for AA isn't about ticket revenue, it's the lure that keeps you collecting FF miles.