Hmmmm spl, sounds like someone needs a nap. I don't think any airline delays flights just to [#%!] people off. I have had a bad experience on Continental as well. Lost luggage and crappy attitude. But, just chalk it up to those who serve the puplic. Sometimes we all have a bad day. But, I almost always have a good experience on AA, and they are easy to deal with. You don't get out of paying the fee, whether it's included in your ticket or before you pass through security. The best thing is to look at your ticket. It will have it written on it somewhere (usually) that it includes all transfer/departure fees. If it doesn't, ask at the counter when you get your boarding pass in the US (if you don't do one of those self ticketing thingies)
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