Gardyloo, I'm pretty sure RTW fares are published with ATPCO. We can see them in GDS's, including in ExpertFlyer (for those with access). Doesn't that mean the fares must be published?

The question of whether fares can autoprice is different from whether fares are published.

If anyone here has been harmed by AA's policy -- wanted to buy at one price, but AA imposed a rule not present in tariff or fare rules, requiring a particular type of credit card and hence a higher price -- that is grounds for a formal DOT complaint. It would be on-the-record and public, and AA's attorneys would be obliged to respond. I have a template and submission instructions and would be happy to help anyone interested in this. Send me an email or FT PM and I'll send details of what I know about the complaint process.