AA just needs one option for their commute option. Most guys still have a backup but it is nice not having to document what your backup is. I havent missed a commute but the word on the street is that 3x in a year will result in no penalty, I guess after 3 in a rolling 12 month period the CP begins counseling. Being able to reserve the jumpseat is huge v hoping some nimrod comes strolling up last second kicking you off. On the day it happened to me I missed out on my backup because by the time I got out of the jumpseat and ran over to the other gate it was too late. Ended up spending $110 on an Uber from LGA to EWR.