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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 12:15 pm
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vysean
 
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Originally Posted by Surface Interval
Any hint as to which program? Now we are getting into FT ethics Please PM if you don’t want to broadcast.
It was a UA promo.

Originally Posted by ChaseTheMiles
However, did you tell the truth about needing to book some travel now?
Yes, I have six return flights I need to book for travel this month and into May. Unfortunately, the first one is now so close to departure that UA has priced themselves out of the running.

Originally Posted by Renard
I wonder if her supervisor would have been that this agent used the word 'threaten'. I might have asked to be transferred to her to find out.
Well the "threatened" woman was the supervisor - the first agent I spoke with flatly refused involvement, saying promotion eligibility is determined by another area and there was nothing she could do.
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