Dec 4, 2015, 12:52 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
What's the stupidest, least substantive thing you can complain about?
Thread founder Blumie had the following dedicatory post to kick off the original thread in June of 2010 to guide us, so we will take our cues from that to continue this hallowed FT-AA|A tradition. (FT Rules still apply.)
What's FT if not a place to complain about the small stuff? After all, we've seen threads in which people have complained about virtually everything, from the ceiling height at JAX to the font, ink and paper used to print boarding passes. So I thought I'd start what I hope will become the one of the most valuable and important threads in the history of FT, one in which we consolidate all of our complaints about stuff that just doesn't matter and that validates AA's decision not to have an official presence on this board.
I'll go first: I find it really annoying the way the napkins are fanned before being put out at the Admirals Clubs. Is this supposed to make us feel like the place is uber-fancy? Why don't they just forget about the fanning and put out some real napkins instead of the flimsy cocktail napkins they use?
I'll go first: I find it really annoying the way the napkins are fanned before being put out at the Admirals Clubs. Is this supposed to make us feel like the place is uber-fancy? Why don't they just forget about the fanning and put out some real napkins instead of the flimsy cocktail napkins they use?
What's the stupidest, least substantive thing you can complain about?
May 27, 2018, 7:46 pm
#1021
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, 1865 Voyager, *G
Posts: 112
Oooo, I forgot I had one. I was on AA125 on 21-May and got the warm nuts prior to takeoff (did they swap nut vendors, btw? This batch was fantastic, even better than normal!) and I had so, so many walnuts I thought I was in heaven -- but absolutely no pistachios!
Jun 3, 2018, 6:28 am
#1022
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,032
When the ticket agent puts the baggage claim tickets:
- On any boarding pass but the last, or
- Over the perforation on the boarding pass. I know I often check 3 bags, but with any caution, you can easily fit all 3 on there and I'm still able to easily fold the BP into my pocket
Jun 6, 2018, 6:53 pm
#1024
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Southern California
Programs: AA EXPlat, 2.4MM; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 580
Cashews matter most!!
Jun 15, 2018, 1:34 pm
#1026
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: DAY
Programs: Marriott Platinum, HHonors Diamond, AA ExPLT
Posts: 116
During the safety demonstration the flight attendant used a purple seatbelt extension to demonstrate the buckle. PURPLE?? Come on- that doesn’t match anything on the airplane.
Jun 15, 2018, 2:44 pm
#1027
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: In the Land Beyond OHare
Programs: 3RR, UA, BA, AA, HH, Marriott RW,
Posts: 202
Jun 29, 2018, 12:56 pm
#1033
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
They must rotate the initiation ritual. The first time I was flying Int'l after making EXP, I was at a partner F lounge enjoying a variety of champagnes.. then I got on board my AA flight and was offered a flat, vinegary "bubbly" as a PDB in a plastic "flute" in J...
Wait,... this happens all the time!!
Wait,... this happens all the time!!