I often can get a free upgrade to business class (if it is available) for free just for asking. If there is an available seat, AA often will give them to the frequent fliers first come first serve at no additional charge. It never hurts to ask.
One thing to note, know the type of aircraft before requesting an exit row. Some (like older regional SAABs) don’t have a seat in front of you to put your bag so you are forced to put it in an overhead bin.
I always fly out of a small regional airport instead of a major hub. I find that it costs the same to fly out of a regional and connect from a major hub versus driving to the hub. Security is faster, there is less problems with lost luggage and you can save a drive.
When you are at an airport or terminal that you don’t have ‘Admirals club’ membership for, and you don’t want to pay for WiFi, just sit close to the entrance to the club, often the WiFi network is open just enough to connect. In some airport restaurants, they include free WiFi.
Thanks for the extra tips.
I have the Verizon for my high speed internet, phone and FIOS-TV. And at the highest internet speed I get free wi-fi in many locations, including airports, restaurants, hotels, etc. They gave me software to locate the hot spots.