I've been an AA AAdvantage member since the late 80's. For several years, I attained "Gold" status. The perks were nice I can understand taking care of one's best customers. But, along with excessive baggage fees, change fees, no meals, fewer more crowded flights, an optional early-boarding charge even though you have a seat assignment already and now a hassle about seats, AA is sending a very clear message; Fly SWA or just stay home. It's just become too much. My decades of loyalty to AA now get me a middle seat and if I'm lucky, a beverage. Now you see why the airlines (along with auto/rubber/insurance companies) have fought behind the scenes for decades to demonize RAIL travel. AA & the bigger airlines will eventually fail & they will have only themselves to blame. Stop believing in all you're fed about the high cost & low ridership projections for rail travel. Send a chill up airlines backside and support RAIL transportation.