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I think AA's issues are like most airlines: greed.
Their folks are friendly. I've never had a rep that I was pissed at, whether it was in the plane or at a counter. In fact, I'd say their folks go well above others I've ridden with (I'm looking at you Frontier).
I do, however, wish airlines didn't think the median size if a person is 5'9" weighing in at a buck fifty. They stuff us on top of each other and make sure they maximize revenue by barely having enough planes to cover routes, so they're always packed.
"Oh, but you can fly first class!" Nah, screw that. Give me a plane with no first class seats and enough leg room so I can move my legs a bit and we can all lean back just 2 more solid inches. The stress levels for everyone would magically improve, packed plane or not.
I know, I know, pipe dream.
I'll start by saying I agree with all your points. And I wasn't able to find info about the median height, but the average height of American men is actually 5'9. Which including women would bring it down quite a bit. That said, as a 5'7 shorty, I hate the small space in seats. Based on your post I'm guessing your height is around 6'2" (I must know if I'm close!), so you truly have my sympathy sitting in those sardine can aluminum tubes.
Lol, that's funny that it really is 5'9." It sure doesn't seem like it when we're all on it.
Yes, you're pretty close. It's annoying to me and if there were comfortable high speed trains available, I'd likely take more time so I could be less stressed by the entire experience.