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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 10:56 pm
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sdcarver
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A few weeks later and am here again first on the list crossing my fingers...

sdcarver

Originally Posted by sdcarver
Booked on last flight out f LAX-SAN on Wed. Night. They were asking for 3 VDB Volunteers. When I volunteered I asked about Flight Credit instead of DBC Voucher and GA put me first on the list and was told me that she would see what she can do. I stayed at the gate till the end of boarding and was told to board because I was not needed. Upon sitting in my chair on the airplane a family of four was becoming frazzled due to not have an available seat on the plane for the child. I quietly let the FA know that I was willing to get off and was first on the VDB list anyways.

In Summary I received $600 in Travel Credit, was given a Hotel (Custom Hotel--very interesting Boutique Hotel close to airport-I Really enjoyed it) and vouchers for Breakfast.

sdcarver
I had never hear of getting a vdb once seated on the plane either... Due to the extenuating circumstancees and an unhappy family they were glad to give the VDB to someone willing I guess...

sdcarver

Originally Posted by Noel Vice
well done!

i didn't realise you can still VDB once sitting on the plane- I usually give up once im in my seat. Good to know there is always hope...

Last edited by iluv2fly; Apr 14, 2010 at 11:16 pm Reason: merge
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