I don't like e-tickets for the reason mentioned - you're SOL (at least majorly inconvenienced) if you have to reroute due to weather , etc. But I am currently holding one on CO, sometimes they can't be avoided without paying more, etc. Now AA tried to feed me an eticket on an international routing-- no way! You will be more than inconvenienced in that case! You'll be fine I am sure.
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