I've no status. So as long as my original ticket receipt was confirmed (months ago), at the very least, can get my family on the flight? In my mind, that's the bigger priority.

Of course, I would like for us all to be in the same cabin, at this point, since sitting together is apparently a pipe dream. BUT with only one seat confirmed, would the fall back be that we'd all at least be on the aircraft together? That would at least give some peace of mind.

AA policy regarding downgrades, is there a wiki for this specifically?

thank you for your thoughts.