“American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines.” — Statement from American Airlines

Ain't just me. Look at this thread link at the bottom for other's experiences. Back when there was a jumpseat hotline and a way to list online, I've been on hold for 45 minutes since the online system was down and the gate agent refused to list me manually even though there were 30 seats open. The captain finally had to tell her they were not leaving without me. She threw a hissy fit and listed me. There was absolutely no sympathy that I was doing everything right, but the online system was down. Another time phx-lax a gaggle of 5 pilots were bouncing from gate to gate trying to get to lax. Each flight full. Finally went to one gate with another pilot and they had 7 empty seats. We were listed and gate agent refused to process us even though it was 20 minutes to departure. She kept saying, "nope, not doing it". She shut the door at 15 prior with a girl who was crying hysterically who really needed to get to LA for some reason, the actor who played mini me in his wheelchair, and the other pilot and I. We all just stood around and looked at each other and shrugged and walked away. I've had it when I was captain of an American eagle flight where it was a quick turn and we just got on the plane and I could hear the gate agent in lax who always yells at everyone haranging my flight attendants asking if they were ready to board and they had not even done the safety checks. She kept harassing them and telling them the delay would be on them, etc. I finally went back and asked what was going on and she said he FAs weren't ready. I asked the FAs if the gate agent was delaying them doing their checks. They said yes. So I asked the gate agent if she was done and she shot daggers through me. Another time, I went to the top of the jet bridge at 20 prior and there was a fa there and I asked if she was trying to get on. She told me they wouldn't check her in. I told the gate agents we're not leaving until she's on. https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/republic-airways/133989-aa-non-rev-7.html?styleid=6