ARCHIVE: What's the stupidest, least substantive thing you can complain about?
Jun 3, 2010, 1:41 pm
#46
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SFO/SJC/SQL
Posts: 1,412
My ice is not cold enough. 
Jun 3, 2010, 1:42 pm
#48
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco
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Posts: 2,783
- hot towels that aren't sufficiently moistened
- towels that come out before (rather than after) the salty, greasy nut encounter
- the very gringo-y accent of the spanish speaker on the previous safety video
- the fact that the flight attendant who almost gets smacked with the restroom door in the video isn't snarling like he probably would in real life
- when i put soap on my hands while the plane is still at the gate and it turns out there's no water available
with problems like these, who can sleep at night?
Jun 3, 2010, 1:49 pm
#50
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 12,097
The use of the "We know why you fly" slogan, which is as arrogant and insulting as is it is a complete lie (they're completely clueless--just look up any customer survey).
Edited to add: It's also creepy and Orwellian.
Edited to add: It's also creepy and Orwellian.
Last edited by hillrider; Jun 3, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Jun 3, 2010, 1:49 pm
#51
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Wow, have not seen a thread like this since the woman and the booby diaper incident. Another one, why can't all ACs have the AA wrapped mints that are (sometimes) served at the end of flight in F. I really do like those mints. So when I am at LGA or JFK I shove about a dozen into my pockets.
Also, why can't the pilots go any faster on ground like the pilots at WN do. Thought I was going to age another decade while the a/c moved about 3 mph (at least that is what the mapper said) the other day at GIG. Damn it, I needed to get to the beach asap.
Also, why can't the pilots go any faster on ground like the pilots at WN do. Thought I was going to age another decade while the a/c moved about 3 mph (at least that is what the mapper said) the other day at GIG. Damn it, I needed to get to the beach asap.
Jun 3, 2010, 1:50 pm
#52
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
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OK, I am outraged that the AA.com account page shows miles and upgrades on separate tabs. All that extra clicking is a lot of work and time!
Jun 3, 2010, 1:55 pm
#53
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: AUS, formerly SDF, SCL & WAS
Programs: CO, UA, SPG
Posts: 54
When FAs announce "Welcome to [city name]" during the pre-landing spiel before the plane actually touches the ground!
Jun 3, 2010, 1:59 pm
#54
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hotlanta.
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Posts: 4,604
I always felt it was creepy. Kind of stalker-ish. "I know what you ate for dinner. I know what you are wearing under your dress. I know why you fly."
Jun 3, 2010, 2:01 pm
#55
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Cheers.
Jun 3, 2010, 2:02 pm
#56
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 109
I can't stand the fact that the exit row seats on the 738s have wings next to them - blocking my view of the ground. I'd like to request that AA either remove the wings or put in glass-bottom floors in these rows. ^
Jun 3, 2010, 2:06 pm
#57
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Oooh oooh - thought of another one...
The F tray tables on the MD-80s that aren't actually horizontal after being pulled out. They hit the armrest on the other side and end up "kinked" in the middle. Everything ends up sliding around, and my laptop doesn't have a flat surface to sit on.
The F tray tables on the MD-80s that aren't actually horizontal after being pulled out. They hit the armrest on the other side and end up "kinked" in the middle. Everything ends up sliding around, and my laptop doesn't have a flat surface to sit on.
Jun 3, 2010, 2:06 pm
#58
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Fracisco
Programs: American AAdvantage
Posts: 36
I don't understand when I book my flights, AA has already given away my preferred seats. If you know why I fly, don't you know what seats I want too.
S80 - 21F; 767 - 21B; 737 - 15A. Come on AA. This makes me go back everyday and check seat availability, and makes me request unnecessary upgrades.
AND - I don't understand why I don't get warm nuts in First on flights shorter than 2 hours. I mean, that's why I upgrade.
S80 - 21F; 767 - 21B; 737 - 15A. Come on AA. This makes me go back everyday and check seat availability, and makes me request unnecessary upgrades.
AND - I don't understand why I don't get warm nuts in First on flights shorter than 2 hours. I mean, that's why I upgrade.
Jun 3, 2010, 2:09 pm
#59
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York City/NY22
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Posts: 5,285
They don't award Lifetime EXP after three million miles (from all sources).
Jun 3, 2010, 2:09 pm
#60
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No, it's an injustice. 
Nobody's complained about the inconsequential toilet paper in the lavs? Yet?
As to those darn wings, you'da thunk Boeing or Airbus could take the brand distinction / signature route and offer high wings on their aircraft - then everyone with a window would have an unimpeded view. If Cessna can do it...
Nobody's complained about the inconsequential toilet paper in the lavs? Yet?
As to those darn wings, you'da thunk Boeing or Airbus could take the brand distinction / signature route and offer high wings on their aircraft - then everyone with a window would have an unimpeded view. If Cessna can do it...