Hmmm....

I'm glancing at the AA document and finding quite a few surprises:

1) If I hold an open ticket and AA increases the fare before I travel, they can ask for a surcharge.

2) No denied boarding compensation if AA decides to fly a smaller aircraft without notice.

3) No denied boarding compensation when flying in F or J if space is available in J or Y.

4) On American Eagle, maximum denied boarding compensation is $100.

5) Wheelchairs, etc. are not subject to the normal baggage liability rules.

6) Minimum required check-in time for international flights is only 30 minutes (you also have to be at the gate 30 minutes ahead of time, too-- so I'm not sure how this works).

7) Document appears silent about the all too common situation of arriving well ahead of check-in only to check-in late due to slow moving lines, insufficient staff, etc.

8) I could be denied boarding or removed from a flight for an offensive odor not caused by a handicap or illness (need to be careful about eating Mexican food).

9) I could be denied boarding if I'm clothed in a manner that would cause discomfort or offense to other passengers. (Not sure if they are talking about clashing colors, poor style, or what).

10) I can't be barefoot.

11) Refunds for tickets worth $3,000 and above can't be dealt with at airports or CTOs. Instead, they must be sent to Tulsa.

12) AA can refuse to issue a refund to me in other than the country of purchase. (Can be tricky for frequent international travelers).

13) AA will disassemble and reassemble wheelchairs and other assistive devices when necessary.

14) AA's not respsonsible if they do not ensure that essential needs of food, water, restroom facilities, and basic medical assistance are met during very lengthy onboard delays.