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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 9:12 am
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Originally Posted by jordyn
I think people will notice that the price does not match their expectations, so the behavior is only obnoxious instead of fraudulent, but it doesn't change the fact that the advertising materials are intentionally misleading.

Once again: why would American (and other airlines) do this if it didn't cause people to think that they would be getting a lower price than they actually are?
I agree with you that it is obmoxious but not fraudlent. Not a good idea. But I disagree with those who think we need the gummint to prevent obnoxious marketing. If they do, though, they could start with those commercials for "Head On".
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