Originally Posted by
FlyerBeek
Exactly. Just because the CoC permits it doesn't mean AA is going to be willfully stranding passengers all across the country during IRROPS. I suspect things will continue to work as they always have and the SOP will continue to be rebooking on the next available flight.
-FlyerBeek
Originally Posted by
mvoight
If this was true they would not need to change the written terms
AA would, generally speaking, prefer to keep your money and transport you than give you your money back. I suspect this policy is aimed at reducing costs associated with rebooking on other airlines, so I am expecting rerouting options to become more limited and for AA to adopt more of a “rebook on AA or you’re on your own” stance. Not only that, but if you had an upgraded ticket - miles, SWU, etc. - I suspect fewer efforts will be made to keep you in the premium cabin, especially when rebooking on other airlines is offered. So when your SWU trip goes sideways, they might get you there but shunt you to the back of the plane. I’m not expecting wholesale mass strandings.