Free beer at American Airlines

American Airlines sent Rocky the following email:

As a valued Admirals Club® member, we want you to be the first to know that beginning October 1, 2010, American will offer alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer and spirits, free of charge to customers visiting any of our domestic clubs, in addition to complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks and juices.  Domestic clubs will offer well brand liquors, house wine and beer as a complimentary service on October 1st.”  Menu items vary by location, and include fresh salads, sandwiches, hot entrees and small bites. All menu items are available to enjoy in the club or for carry-out.

Rocky appreciates the gesture, and instead of visiting his local Applebees or TGIF, he’s planning to “hang out” at the Admirals Club, where he can throw back a ”cold one” while charging his cellphone.  He also expects that American may discover a surge in Admiral Club membership in college towns.

[Disclosure: Rocky has no position in American Airlines (AMR) ,  Applebees (DIN), or BUD stock. But he may re-examine a three-way-arbitrage....in the morning.]