American Airlines has instituted a new game of chance on their check in procedures. If you want to standby for a new flight (instead of taking the one you are on), the computer asks you "Would you like to guarantee you can get on this flight for $25?" It doesn’t tell you if there alot of seats (you would get on anyways) or a few seats (in this case, you should pay the $25). You have to take a chance. Once you make your decision, it shows you how many seats are available. I guess coming back this week from Las Vegas this was par for the course!