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American Airlines has stated an enforceable consequence — denial of boarding — for refusing to provide legally required information, directly linking data provision to physical travel access.
If you refuse to provide information that law requires American Airlines to collect in order to transport you, you will not be permitted to board or travel on American Airlines aircraft.
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American Airlines has stated an enforceable consequence — denial of boarding — for refusing to provide legally required information, directly linking data provision to physical travel access.
If you refuse to provide information that law requires American Airlines to collect in order to transport you, you will not be permitted to board or travel on American Airlines aircraft.
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