AA Atlantic FIRST
Feb 21, 2005 | 4:55 pm
#1
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AA Atlantic FIRST
Once again, I feel myself compelled to inform the previously non-conversant public of the incredible degradation that my dignity had to endure upon my latest American Airlines flight. Firstly my privacy was violated by a rather forceful and over enthusiastic TSA official, whom seemed intent on touching me in every place possible. I realise that Americans are paranoid but this is just obsessive perversion. After I had composed myself, by way of a few G&Ts in the Flagship Lounge I was ready to board American Airlines flight 100 departing at 6:30pm.
After a rather pleasant boarding ceremony, complete with the forced smile of the constipated air hostess, whom looked like she had just had a rather large spiky object inserted into her behind, probably by someone whom was irritated by her unconvincing smile.
I was slightly aggrieved that I had to find my seat [3J] on my own accord and was not ushered. This 777 aircraft had the latest in American Airlines first class seat design according to my travel agent. I was suitably unimpressed when comparing this suite to my recent flights on SQ, BA, QF. There were used peanuts down the sides of the seat. Evidently the cleaners had overlooked the first class cabin. Jealously probably had something to do with it, and if I had my way they would be evicted from their cardboard box.
The service was relatively good, when I tried to tip them with my American Express Titanium Centurion card I was informed that they only took cash. As I only carry about $5,000 of small change in my Louis Vuitton Luggage, which was now stowed in the closet. I requested the airhostess to retrieve it for me [I had in mind to give her a fairly large tip] she declined, so I demanded her immediate resignation; as she she did not comply I reminded her that I indirectly pay her wages. I also told her I was on quite good terms with the VP of HR, which is to say I supply him with cashflow to comply with my requests. As a AAdvantage Executive Platinum member, it was clearly her taking AAdvantage of I.
Twice in the duration of the flight was work interrupted, by persons in the adjacent seats moving. I dont mean only getting up to use the poorly kept lav, his constant squirming as though he could not get comfortable in his own skin. I offered joking to remove it for him. He swore at me, saying I was interrupting his Meditation. I then snapped back that he was interrupting my work.
Later during the flight I snuck a glance at the manifest in the Galley, turns out this pax was a AA EXP member, like myself. I am totally disgusted at this, my one way fare was $6375.60 and I feel others in the cabin did not pay as much as I. This of course makes them less worthy to occupy the cabin.
Overall the flight was of poor quality excluding of course the beverages which I had my staff pack for me to consume.
After a rather pleasant boarding ceremony, complete with the forced smile of the constipated air hostess, whom looked like she had just had a rather large spiky object inserted into her behind, probably by someone whom was irritated by her unconvincing smile.
I was slightly aggrieved that I had to find my seat [3J] on my own accord and was not ushered. This 777 aircraft had the latest in American Airlines first class seat design according to my travel agent. I was suitably unimpressed when comparing this suite to my recent flights on SQ, BA, QF. There were used peanuts down the sides of the seat. Evidently the cleaners had overlooked the first class cabin. Jealously probably had something to do with it, and if I had my way they would be evicted from their cardboard box.
The service was relatively good, when I tried to tip them with my American Express Titanium Centurion card I was informed that they only took cash. As I only carry about $5,000 of small change in my Louis Vuitton Luggage, which was now stowed in the closet. I requested the airhostess to retrieve it for me [I had in mind to give her a fairly large tip] she declined, so I demanded her immediate resignation; as she she did not comply I reminded her that I indirectly pay her wages. I also told her I was on quite good terms with the VP of HR, which is to say I supply him with cashflow to comply with my requests. As a AAdvantage Executive Platinum member, it was clearly her taking AAdvantage of I.
Twice in the duration of the flight was work interrupted, by persons in the adjacent seats moving. I dont mean only getting up to use the poorly kept lav, his constant squirming as though he could not get comfortable in his own skin. I offered joking to remove it for him. He swore at me, saying I was interrupting his Meditation. I then snapped back that he was interrupting my work.
Later during the flight I snuck a glance at the manifest in the Galley, turns out this pax was a AA EXP member, like myself. I am totally disgusted at this, my one way fare was $6375.60 and I feel others in the cabin did not pay as much as I. This of course makes them less worthy to occupy the cabin.
Overall the flight was of poor quality excluding of course the beverages which I had my staff pack for me to consume.
Feb 21, 2005 | 5:09 pm
#3
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Originally Posted by hoyateach
I'm trying to decide if this is a serious post or not... 
Feb 21, 2005 | 5:24 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Currently a man without a country; American Airlines-3MM, Executive Platinum; US Airways-Doesn't Matter AAnymore; Hilton-Diamond; Starwood-Platinum; Hyatt-Diamond
Posts: 702
Luv...
When one's post count is less than the number of G&Ts one can consume predeparture if one knows how to game the system (a sligh grin, a knowing wink, and a tipping of the cup with the pinky extended seems to bring even the most disobedient Sky Hostess or Host into refreshingly subservient posture...I prefer the slight bow in deference rather than the bit-over-the-top dropping to the knees and scurrying off to the FC galley like a crab across hot sand), it can be assumed that one has not gleened from the many observant and opinionated surFFers on this hallowed website the insight that says one would never, ever pay for an international FC AA seat. Those are to be obtained only through operational upgrades on the lowliest of fares or as renumeration for services rendered to certain gate agents. Never underestimate the power that duty-free chocolate can have on those in a lower caste than us.
International travel is why God invented International Carriers...LH, SQ, PDQ, CX, FX...these are where they know a guest is a guest and a Sky Hostess or Host is but a vehicle by which to enjoy life at 35,000 feet. One who aspires to fly as though one has not left the ground should invest in a proper carrier and leave the dregs of air travel to the double-wide crowd. American Airlines livery of naked aluminum appearance is meant to draw a certain crowd who would no doubt think that a G&T is a procedure that one should only experience under light sedation after unprotected sex.
So, as one gains experience in the stratosphere of FFdom, do drop back by and share on'es delightful and coyingly seductive travel prose, but do leave international travel in FC on AA to those who only enjoy the thought of caviar and in-seat sponge baths rather than those who actually are willing to pay for it and know how to act when receiving them.
From one G&T fan to another although whilst traveling through this strange and wonderful continent called Atkins, one can only seem to secure a G&S, with lime, but of course.
When one's post count is less than the number of G&Ts one can consume predeparture if one knows how to game the system (a sligh grin, a knowing wink, and a tipping of the cup with the pinky extended seems to bring even the most disobedient Sky Hostess or Host into refreshingly subservient posture...I prefer the slight bow in deference rather than the bit-over-the-top dropping to the knees and scurrying off to the FC galley like a crab across hot sand), it can be assumed that one has not gleened from the many observant and opinionated surFFers on this hallowed website the insight that says one would never, ever pay for an international FC AA seat. Those are to be obtained only through operational upgrades on the lowliest of fares or as renumeration for services rendered to certain gate agents. Never underestimate the power that duty-free chocolate can have on those in a lower caste than us.
International travel is why God invented International Carriers...LH, SQ, PDQ, CX, FX...these are where they know a guest is a guest and a Sky Hostess or Host is but a vehicle by which to enjoy life at 35,000 feet. One who aspires to fly as though one has not left the ground should invest in a proper carrier and leave the dregs of air travel to the double-wide crowd. American Airlines livery of naked aluminum appearance is meant to draw a certain crowd who would no doubt think that a G&T is a procedure that one should only experience under light sedation after unprotected sex.
So, as one gains experience in the stratosphere of FFdom, do drop back by and share on'es delightful and coyingly seductive travel prose, but do leave international travel in FC on AA to those who only enjoy the thought of caviar and in-seat sponge baths rather than those who actually are willing to pay for it and know how to act when receiving them.
From one G&T fan to another although whilst traveling through this strange and wonderful continent called Atkins, one can only seem to secure a G&S, with lime, but of course.
Feb 21, 2005 | 5:48 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: NW Gold, '06. Good times.
Posts: 7,455
Originally Posted by mwp2paris
Luv...
When one's post count is less than the number of G&Ts one can consume predeparture if one knows how to game the system (a sligh grin, a knowing wink, and a tipping of the cup with the pinky extended seems to bring even the most disobedient Sky Hostess or Host into refreshingly subservient posture...I prefer the slight bow in deference rather than the bit-over-the-top dropping to the knees and scurrying off to the FC galley like a crab across hot sand), it can be assumed that one has not gleened from the many observant and opinionated surFFers on this hallowed website the insight that says one would never, ever pay for an international FC AA seat. Those are to be obtained only through operational upgrades on the lowliest of fares or as renumeration for services rendered to certain gate agents. Never underestimate the power that duty-free chocolate can have on those in a lower caste than us.
International travel is why God invented International Carriers...LH, SQ, PDQ, CX, FX...these are where they know a guest is a guest and a Sky Hostess or Host is but a vehicle by which to enjoy life at 35,000 feet. One who aspires to fly as though one has not left the ground should invest in a proper carrier and leave the dregs of air travel to the double-wide crowd. American Airlines livery of naked aluminum appearance is meant to draw a certain crowd who would no doubt think that a G&T is a procedure that one should only experience under light sedation after unprotected sex.
So, as one gains experience in the stratosphere of FFdom, do drop back by and share on'es delightful and coyingly seductive travel prose, but do leave international travel in FC on AA to those who only enjoy the thought of caviar and in-seat sponge baths rather than those who actually are willing to pay for it and know how to act when receiving them.
From one G&T fan to another although whilst traveling through this strange and wonderful continent called Atkins, one can only seem to secure a G&S, with lime, but of course.
When one's post count is less than the number of G&Ts one can consume predeparture if one knows how to game the system (a sligh grin, a knowing wink, and a tipping of the cup with the pinky extended seems to bring even the most disobedient Sky Hostess or Host into refreshingly subservient posture...I prefer the slight bow in deference rather than the bit-over-the-top dropping to the knees and scurrying off to the FC galley like a crab across hot sand), it can be assumed that one has not gleened from the many observant and opinionated surFFers on this hallowed website the insight that says one would never, ever pay for an international FC AA seat. Those are to be obtained only through operational upgrades on the lowliest of fares or as renumeration for services rendered to certain gate agents. Never underestimate the power that duty-free chocolate can have on those in a lower caste than us.
International travel is why God invented International Carriers...LH, SQ, PDQ, CX, FX...these are where they know a guest is a guest and a Sky Hostess or Host is but a vehicle by which to enjoy life at 35,000 feet. One who aspires to fly as though one has not left the ground should invest in a proper carrier and leave the dregs of air travel to the double-wide crowd. American Airlines livery of naked aluminum appearance is meant to draw a certain crowd who would no doubt think that a G&T is a procedure that one should only experience under light sedation after unprotected sex.
So, as one gains experience in the stratosphere of FFdom, do drop back by and share on'es delightful and coyingly seductive travel prose, but do leave international travel in FC on AA to those who only enjoy the thought of caviar and in-seat sponge baths rather than those who actually are willing to pay for it and know how to act when receiving them.
From one G&T fan to another although whilst traveling through this strange and wonderful continent called Atkins, one can only seem to secure a G&S, with lime, but of course.
Feb 21, 2005 | 8:43 pm
#8
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Yes, the OP seems to be serious.
What a pathetic thing to say.
Originally Posted by act101
There were used peanuts down the sides of the seat. Evidently the cleaners had overlooked the first class cabin. Jealously probably had something to do with it, and if I had my way they would be evicted from their cardboard box.
Last edited by kyushuman; Feb 21, 2005 at 8:48 pm Reason: spelling
Feb 21, 2005 | 10:30 pm
#9
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Originally Posted by kyushuman
Yes, the OP seems to be serious.
What a pathetic thing to say.
What a pathetic thing to say.
Feb 22, 2005 | 4:25 am
#13
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Location: Exile
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Folks, once again I must stress here that the forum is designed to exchange anecdotes and perceptions about one's travel experience. It is not designed to exchange opinions about other users and their motivations for posting.
May I kindly request all participants on this thread (including the original poster) to constrain future comments to the subject of the American Airlines travel experience rather than any observations about each other's family pedigree, lack thereof or any other wise comments.
Thanks
Sean (B747-437B)
Moderator
Trip Reports
May I kindly request all participants on this thread (including the original poster) to constrain future comments to the subject of the American Airlines travel experience rather than any observations about each other's family pedigree, lack thereof or any other wise comments.
Thanks
Sean (B747-437B)
Moderator
Trip Reports
Feb 22, 2005 | 3:15 pm
#14
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I hate to admit it, but you are an uneducated classless plebeian, evidentially your standards are lower than I had expected. Anyone whom would tolerate the inconceivable lack of service on any airline, seriously should think about resigning as a moderator.