AAircraft swap the same as schedule change

[RooFlyer]

From OMAAT; apparently American's conditions of carriage say that if they swap an aircraft (and which may have less amenity for you, for instance old style J etc) you have the same rights as if there is a schedule change - you can ask for route etc changes without penalty (according to OMATA).

This means that your rights when a plane type changes are the same as if you have a schedule change that impacts your flight’s arrival or departure time by more than two hours, which more or less gives you free reign to make changes.

However, comments paint a slightly different story, with this quote (I think from the CoC):

“THE PASSENGER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF CANCELLING WITHOUT PENALTY, OR REROUTING ON DIFFERENT FLIGHTS TO/FROM THE SAME OR DIFFERENT DESTINATION. HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER MUST PAY ANY ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS RESULTING FROM THE REROUTING.”

 

[TomVexille]

We had that situation last year that resulted in our (Dom) F being downgraded to an all Y config. Unfortunately none of the alternatives were suitable and they wouldn't agree to destination change.

 

[smit0847]

many airlines will do this for premium tickets anyway- they realise people paid for a certain product and now won't receive it.