Originally Posted by alfaromeo (Post 1502670)

I saw your post and wanted to thank you all of the APC people for your kind words over the last week. Needless to say, this has been the worst week of my life. Both Delta Air Lines and ALPA have done everything you would expect and more. I feel like I have three support groups, my family, my Delta family, and my ALPA family and they all have kept me able to get up in the morning.

One of the hardest moments was the juxtaposition of cost and value. She just bought a house 4 months ago and while she was saving up for it she was driving my old car. Since she was a little messy, I was cleaning up her car before giving it to charity. I found this old sweater that she wore just about every day. I can picture her now wearing that sweater at the front door (it is glass) stopping over after work. It was from Old Navy and probably cost $25 brand new and was now worth about $1.50 at a yard sale.

So I have a car still worth thousands, despite it's age, and a sweater with no monetary worth at all. Guess which one I am giving away and which one I will have until the day I die.

The bottom line is I am shaky. Most people that have worked with me know that the tougher things got the tougher and meaner I got. Now I just feel off balance and trying to get my feet back. You could do or say anything to me and it just rolls off my back, but my daughter, that has knocked me like nothing else.

I hope this doesn't drag people down, but sometimes writing things down makes me feel better.

Originally Posted by Howgozit (Post 1503189)

I am thinking about getting an amex platinum card, as a commuter the lounge access would be nice. Does anyone have good or bad experience with amex?

Originally Posted by AeroCrewSolut (Post 1503588)

The Amex Platinum card is one of the best purchases I ever made. There are a ton of other benefits that come with card. Try it for a year and you will not be disappointed.

Originally Posted by contrails (Post 1503670)

I've got a NO-FEE American Express card for years since just after college. I don't want to screw up and get rid of that and upgrade to something with a fee, only to change to it and decide I don't want it, and be unable to go back to the good deal that I think I currently have.

Anyone know off the top of their head if I could have two Amex cards at once? I'm about to start the Global Entry signup process, so I'll definitely be looking into this.

Originally Posted by DHC8pylot (Post 1503180)

I was paying that every two months when I worked for an employer that did not have health benefits.

Originally Posted by AeroCrewSolut (Post 1503588)

The Amex Platinum card is one of the best purchases I ever made. There are a ton of other benefits that come with card. Try it for a year and you will not be disappointed.