I feel absolutely terrible for you! Have you considered therapy (perhaps group would be good since there are 3 of you). Better yet, have you thought about a class action law suit? (since there are 3 of you, you'd qualify, I think). And then you can all sue American Airlines for some type of post tramatic syndrome ailment. That's what I would do if I were you. I really don't think you're asking for enough though. Hey, I know, a very good friend of mine is a flight attendant for American. If you give me your phone number I'll call him and have him personally look into this for you since he's on the inside. I'm sure he does this all of the time for people who want to fly on an aircraft that isn't up to complete FAA safetly rules and who want to willingly put their lives in danger in order to enjoy their "all inclusive" day at a resort. Sounds basic enough to me.

I sure hope you haven't recanted this story to every Tom, Dick and Harry you've encountered since your return from vacation. There aren't enough toilets in the country to hold the vomit your story induces.

Get a life!