Originally Posted by
3Cforme
I think we're coming at this from different points intellectually. My view is that if an obligation doesn't exist in the contract between AA and the passenger, and the obligation isn't required by law in a relevant jurisdiction, then AA has no need to provide it.
Exactly. As indicated in the post quoted below, compliance with IATA rules is voluntary. It's either incorporated into a carrier's contract (with whatever interpretations or modifications they choose to include) or it's not. It's not mandated by law.
Originally Posted by
drbala
I just talked to AA customer service. They discontinued their partnership with IATA 102 rule in May 2007 and WILL not provide STPC.
IATA 102 Stopover Program Ended
May 1, 2007
AA has ended participation in the IATA 102 program, effective for travel on/after March 04, 2007. Previously, AA provided accommodations, meals and surface transportation for international connecting passengers under certain circumstances.