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 19, 2021, 10:19 pm
#1457
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
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And on the topic of the app login, I still find it annoying that the order of Last Name & AAdvantage#/username fields are opposite on the app vs. website.
May 20, 2021, 12:02 pm
#1458
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Location: USA
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May 20, 2021, 7:26 pm
#1459
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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Posts: 33,857
My brother is a bit of a grifter and so he complained about a broken bathroom on a CLT-GSO flight to get miles.
May 20, 2021, 8:45 pm
#1460
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May 25, 2021, 6:25 pm
#1461
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Choice Hotels
Posts: 762
On a flIght on which I am currently sitting, I was #4 on the upgrade list. The top 3 got upgraded, so I was the first looser. At boarding I saw that one F seat was blocked off due to most likely a maintenance issue.
May 25, 2021, 6:49 pm
#1462
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Chicago
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Posts: 718
May 25, 2021, 6:54 pm
#1463
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EXP; Avis PC; Hertz PC; Marriott LT Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,133
May 29, 2021, 8:28 am
#1464
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: SFO
Programs: AA sPLAT, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 198
Whine and cheese club part 4
ATL/LAX 5/28/21 A321
In a great mood with the ATL AC now open
let's run down the checklist:
First class comp upgrade, row one window seat. Check and check.
Pleasant person to chat with in the next seat, and no annoying loud phone conversations that my noise-cancelling headphones can't drown out. double check.
Proactive beverage service with a nice full cup of white wine, matched with the famous cheese platter. Checkity check.
At this point you might be thinking, this guys got nothing to complain about.
Crackers, Turns out, they make a mess. Down the front of my shirt and all over the tray table.
I must be doing something wrong.
In a great mood with the ATL AC now open
let's run down the checklist:
First class comp upgrade, row one window seat. Check and check.
Pleasant person to chat with in the next seat, and no annoying loud phone conversations that my noise-cancelling headphones can't drown out. double check.
Proactive beverage service with a nice full cup of white wine, matched with the famous cheese platter. Checkity check.
At this point you might be thinking, this guys got nothing to complain about.
Crackers, Turns out, they make a mess. Down the front of my shirt and all over the tray table.
I must be doing something wrong.
May 30, 2021, 10:07 am
#1465
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,971
So interestingly today's flight HR-LAX was the first time I was told I couldn't use a power strip at my J seat to charge my iPad and phone at the same time (and the added protection and keep my chargers from falling out). I was told it would catch on fire over the middle of the Atlantic.
To the FA's credit, she came back and told me she asked the captain and he said no. I told her I'd she says no I'll follow it no problem, but they draw less amps together than a laptop and the breaker keeps it safe so she offered to show it to the captain. He said it doesn't say no in the manual but he doesn't want to chance a fire. I said no problem and let it be.
To the FA's credit, she came back and told me she asked the captain and he said no. I told her I'd she says no I'll follow it no problem, but they draw less amps together than a laptop and the breaker keeps it safe so she offered to show it to the captain. He said it doesn't say no in the manual but he doesn't want to chance a fire. I said no problem and let it be.
Jun 7, 2021, 3:55 pm
#1466
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: SFO
Programs: AA sPLAT, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 198
Whine and cheese club part 5
LAX/ATL 6/6/21 A319
In a relaxed mood with a stop by the LAX AC.
Freddy manned the bar and we chatted briefly.
Super guacamole toast with smoked salmon, black pepper and red onions..
let's run down the checklist:
First class comp upgrade, row two window seat. Check and check.
Pleasant person to chat with in the next seat, and no annoying loud phone conversations that my noise-cancelling headphones can't drown out. double check.
Proactive beverage service with a nice full cup of white wine, matched with the famous cheese platter. Checksters.
No one back in coach having a panic/heart attack, with the FA requesting a Doctor to press the call button. Whew!
How can one complain with this cornucopia?
Cheese. Package reads Assorted Gourmet cheeses.
I think the orange wedge was Cheddar, the yellow wedge was Smoked Gouda, but the yellow stick baffles me.
I am losing sleep over this. it had better be gourmet.
In a relaxed mood with a stop by the LAX AC.
Freddy manned the bar and we chatted briefly.
Super guacamole toast with smoked salmon, black pepper and red onions..
let's run down the checklist:
First class comp upgrade, row two window seat. Check and check.
Pleasant person to chat with in the next seat, and no annoying loud phone conversations that my noise-cancelling headphones can't drown out. double check.
Proactive beverage service with a nice full cup of white wine, matched with the famous cheese platter. Checksters.
No one back in coach having a panic/heart attack, with the FA requesting a Doctor to press the call button. Whew!
How can one complain with this cornucopia?
Cheese. Package reads Assorted Gourmet cheeses.
I think the orange wedge was Cheddar, the yellow wedge was Smoked Gouda, but the yellow stick baffles me.
I am losing sleep over this. it had better be gourmet.
Jun 7, 2021, 5:07 pm
#1467
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: ORD, sadly...
Programs: AA Exec Plat
Posts: 599
Jun 8, 2021, 1:01 am
#1468
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
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Jun 8, 2021, 4:21 am
#1470
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 540
Currently at LHR. I am Platinum Pro and traveling in J. Lounge agent at the BA lounge did not know the AA status tiers and looked at me confused as to why I was trying to use the lounge after scanning my boarding pass. She typed a bunch on the computer and then said "fine just come on through" as if she did me a favor. Huge first world problem but I could probably complain to AA and at least get an apology (I will not though; ultimately who cares).