Originally Posted by
WindyCityBrother
I called my dear wife and we will now plan our 10 year anniversary trip to Europe, all on AA miles. Once my mileage account is drained, I shall join the folks at Southwest Airlines. I'm tired of the nickel and diming (along with truly HORRIBLE customer service) because these idiots cannot run a transportation business.
Watch them start charging $10 to fly you to the correct destination.
Goodbye legacy carriers.
I did the same two years ago. First they leave the PVD market totally (not completely, but 3 eagle flights a day??? for a market that consistently had sold out flights!!), then they charge for everything. I tried WN and much to my surprise, I actually had better options and better experieince. My company liked it better because of the $$$. Adios AA, hello SWA.
As for European carriers, I will travel Air France or Lufthansa when needed. Their rate are consistently lower than AA on the same routes.