Originally Posted by
headinclouds
AA not filing the same rules could mean that unless it was ticketed by AA, the RTW desk will not touch it. Or if they do, they will use AA's rules and not the issuing carrier's rules. Is that possible? Another example of the 'seamless' oneworld travel experience.
other carriers are not supposed to take over a ticket unless there is a strong reason to, like irregular operation or maybe upgrade via mileage/swu. i believe aa complimentary upgrade does not require it to be reissued.