Originally Posted by atmd

I am sitting in AA first class at boarding time on a typical hot Dallas afternoon, thinking of how sweet a beer would taste just right now. But no, we have to get above 10,000 feet and our sassy surly FA has to actually get on her two feet (she has yet to collect the suit jacket from my bunkmate). Even if I had arrived early for the Admirals club again no beer.

As a Delta/CO refugee to AA, I ask, has it always been so pitiful in first class on this airline? Do people actually pay for this intentionally? Delta was never Singapore Air but at least I count count on a drink or two during boarding, a smile and quick and efficient coat check and free drinks in the lounge. What is all the fuss about such an upgrade? First Class with AA isn't much different than an exit seat in coach. Even with Delta we always had drink coupons for stints in coach.

Good grief all you American Airlines apologists, look around yourself and ask yourself why you put up with minimalist amenities. I realize that like me, you have little option in DFW and north Chicago markets. If that is the case I understand, but why do all you applaud this lousy service from a 2 bit airline that can't handle one bit of competition. I think you should be tearing down the Wright Admendment or clamoring for better flights. If we can't get better service than maybe we can each save a couple of hundred bucks on our way Phoenix via WN.