Originally Posted by SJSharky

Where are you getting your quote from? Please cite. I am reading the AA site and it does not state that all fares qualify.

According to the following link, it clearly states "Fare rules must allow standby (except for opaque, bulk and AAdvantage tickets which do not permit standby travel)." Now that does seem to include a large percentage of fare classes, but clearly not all as you say.

http://www.aa.com/content/agency/Tra.../sameday.jhtml