He didn't mention AA by name, but I would imagine most major carriers have roughly the same T&Cs.
Personally I've got better things to do with my life than trawl through small print; after all, if I don't agree with them I can't buy a product / travel with a company!
txl:
"Eric" puts the whole affair into some sort of perspective. it beggars belief that someone should be allowed through the door of the aircraft carry that much stuff. What were they thinking of?