First I've heard of that, but I've been off AA metal for the last 6 weeks. If that's true, this is my last year of qualifying for EXP with AA...it's a definite plus to have in seat power on flights; I really rely on it. The two extra batteries I'd need would add another 4-5 lbs to my laptop bag, which is already stuffed.
I hope they don't pull this on all their aircraft...they were supposed to be retrofitting the ex-TWA birds with power ports, not disconnecting them from existing AA aircraft.