ncvet, I agree - it's better to travel with the "higher authority" (in this case the DOT reqs.) in your pocket for the day you may run into someone who can only read as far as the CoC. You must have been with the DoD, as I was.
Originally Posted by
ncvet61
I think this is a more applicable reason. I travel with an electric wheelchair and the DOT requirements are 13 pages just on disabled passengers rights. A far cry from the 7 - 8 paragraphs in AA Conditions of Carriage. I doubt anyone would be able to read a document covering every situation. And Yes AA.s CofC is a one sided relationship "putting us in a genuine underdog position". But by copying DOT reg's and carrying with me, puts me more in charge.