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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 9:55 pm
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GotCalcio4
 
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Originally Posted by BoeingBoy
Does anyone remember when Eastern still operated the Shuttle. They had the ultimate seat guarantee: if a flight ran out of seats another plane and crew was pulled out, even if for only one passenger.

Jim
US continued to do this well into the late 90s and I think even up until 9/11. When Eastern offered the guarantee, the backup plane would almost always be a Lockheed Electra. I'm sure a number of people weren't thrilled to get one of those when they expected a 727.
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