Correct and then it becomes a mute point BUT if you DO have a choice keep the ongoing AA issues in mind. No airline is perfect and most are far from that BUT I will take my chance with a Delta, a JB, a United (gulp) rather than roll the dice with AA.

For January 2020 we ended up with United extra room down (miles) and Delta Comfort+ on the return (cash)....nice return layover of 3 hours in ATL....JB was way out of range on cost compared to everyone else....yes my location has a choice and I chose