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Nice ass

I've use Dayuse and am pleased

I've use Dayuse and am pleased

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I leased a Buick 3 1/2 years ago
GM got burned for $5k 
they failed to accurately predict the value of my car

Airline programs have changed and if you're not willing to also change how you play the game, this new system probably isn't for you.  
It's no longer about BIS miles (butt-in-seat), but overall spend.  Any kind of spend.  The road warriors of yesterday are angry/losing status because they can no longer easily make top-tier with mileage runs.  The writing on the wall gave this away several years back, so I shifted my spending/flying patterns and have kept Concierge Key status with American for the last few years.  Before that, I was 15+ years as an EP.  
Loyalty isn't irrelevant as long as you understand the rules of the updated program.  
For some of us, when you travel 250-350k miles a year on airlines, it pays to be loyal.  We hit delays far more than the usual flyer and when the shit hits the fan, they usually take care of us first.  I can't say that AA has always gotten it right, but I'm happy with them 90% of the time and that's enough for me to stick around.
AA does have phone numbers for their elite.  Only at CK/EP levels do you get a dedicated desk.  The other levels are routed to more senior agents at the regular desk.  The secret to AA's phone system is to never hang-up and have them 'call you back.'  Always stay in the queue.  The wait time may say 30 minutes, but your call will be picked up in 2-4 minutes.
The suggestion here to simply buy the seat you want is a wise one.  If the flight is important to you and you don't want to wait for the battlefield upgrade (which is the standard these days), just find a suitable J/F fare.  With the numbers of elite going up thanks to current spend patterns, the fight for the very few open premium seats has never been more fierce.
Just realize that it's now rare to get an upgrade confirmed at booking.  People are nearly always getting waitlisted.  My suggestion for anyone on AA looking to utilize SWUs or mileage is to buy a subscription to Expert Flyer and set alerts to keep track of routes open with the right fare classes.  That way, you can immediately call in when a seat opens up and get the rate desk to push the upgrade through.  You can also just search for available inventory so you can get the seat upgraded at time of ticketing.
It's more complicated.  It's more work for the consumer.  But it's just how it goes.

I’m sorry that happened to you.
If you need a note from the site administrator saying it was for purely scientific research purposes and not for carnal pleasures, let me know. I’m sure I can come up with a whole legalese disclaimer. 

I love that Kendal has a driver for his motorcycle or motorbike
 

I love that Kendal has a driver for his motorcycle or motorbike
 

Love this show

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TylerInTexas, it’s guys/clients like you that I will refuse to take on…you’re SO quick to judge without having any of the FACTS…that’s not a tracking ankle or house arrest monitor…it’s an alcohol reading monitor!! And, if you wish to further say anything negative about me (You’ve NEVER even met me!!) feel free to contact me directly via text at 714-743-5652 or email me at ajirons09@yahoo.com or just pick up the phone and call me…don’t block your number either. It’s guys like you why I rarely ever participate in this forum anymore. 

Agreed.
I've accessorized mine with decorative beading, tasteful glitter and colorful construction paper.
It really adds something to the experience.

Absolutely. Sometimes when incredibly attracted to someone and decide it would be better to hire them than to pursue them personally - especially if I only know them through RM or seeing their porn. I've only done this a handful of times but they were all very worthwhile experiences.

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