Never Fly American Airlines

This is a complaint I sent to American Airlines, hoping to be refunded money I had to pay because I missed my flight... well, you'll see..

This was my first international flight out of *******. I read on your website that I needed to be at the airport 2 hrs early. (See www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/checkingIn/arrivalTimes.jsp)

I even printed all my boarding passes.  I arrived at the airport at 8:45 am for my 10:55 am flight.

I stood in line at the curbside check in for 10 min until an attendant told me I couldn't check my 1 bag at the curb if I was traveling internationally. He showed me the line I was supposed to get in inside to check my bag. All American Airline passengers are required to go through the self serve kiosks to get to a counter attendant to check their bags. ONE line for all passengers and only 3 attendants at the counter. I waited and waited and finally got to the self kiosk 5 min after 45 min cut off to check my bag. I was then told to get in another line to see a counter attendant. I was in that line for 30 min. I asked a passing attendant why there weren't more counter attendants.  She said

Brussels

Photos from Belgium

 Grand Place, Mons Belgium

Good Luck Monkey.  They say if you rub the monkeys head with your left hand you will have good luck all year. His head is pretty shiney from all the rubbing.

Door lock to the Town Hall in Mons, Belgium

Only baroque belfry in all of Belgium.  The bells play a really cool chime every 15 minutes.  I was sorry I didn't record it.

St Waldru Church in Mons.

The Belfry

St Michaels Cathedral in Brussels

St Michaels

Belgium Chocolates

Belgium chocolates are even more yummy in Belgium!

Free and Clear

We are officially free and clear of all car loans!  Yipee!  Both cars (2002 and 2007) are still in good condition and haven't had any major work needed- other than brake pads recently.  This will help with my trip to meet up with Hubby in Belgium this fall.