Originally Posted by Flyer_70

FT flowchart:

AA wants to reroute me:

1. Is it significantly more miles? yes - take the flight. No - see number 2.

2. Can I get ORC? yes - take the flight. No - see number 3.

4. No, I'll keep my seat on this flight unless you are soliciting volunteers. In that case, what is the offer? If AA says $$$$$, take the flight. If AA says $, keep the current one.