American Airlines poured me Dom Pérignon and Cristal in its Chelsea Lounge, then drove me across the tarmac to my plane. The VIP treatment ended with a maintenance problem and an overnight delay—followed by a $400-plus hotel decision, a frustrating Hyatt points mix-up and a better flight home.
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