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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 8:49 pm
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gj83
 
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Originally Posted by deltheking
Ridiculous-- 150 just to switch ?? Where did the ""For security reasons"" go now?? Just confirms the fact --these really stupid clauses are for money only and not for any security.
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The ID check by the airlines has been for revenue protection for a while. Say employee X is supposed to go to a meeting and buys a ticket 28 days in advance at $250. Employee X gets sick and Y needs to fill in. Now the company must shell out $700 for a ticket 3 days in advance. That's what the airlines want.

You claim it is a simple typo. the airlines think it is someone trying to dodge the change fee.

(i agree the fee is stupid, just presenting the airline's side).
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