[cortney]

most (if not all) airlines hole a certain % of seats and what AA told you is the reason why. there may still not be seats open up because those seats are taken and flying this time of year most flights are completly full. check back 24 hours before you fly and check in online and you should be able to get a seat. your talking about booking a flight a month in advance...and while yes that is quite a time away for you and me, for the airlines a month in advance for holiday travel is not that long. when or if i travel for the holidays i book months in advance. like was stated earlier, check in online 24 hours prior to your departure or even check everyday, show up 2 hours early. flights are full this time of year.