not trying to open a wound but we aren't that bad are we? actually, i've encountered some pretty "harsh"(to say the absolute least) agents and i've followed through to get to their supervisors. just keep in mind, for the most part, it is not you, it is the bad weather and maintenance aircraft that is suppose to go to a big connection city and the crew timing out oh and dispatch is working against us. it is the gate house filled with bytchin passengers asking the dumbest questions possible. and it is some of the cocky crew members that walk through thinking they are the level below God.
just a few cities to avoid, LGA, JFK, ATL. CVG has been good for me but i think it is because they know i work for comair. try to fly through the smaller cities rather than the hubs. and remember, get there how you can. gate agents can do so much......