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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 3:36 pm
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Often1
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Originally Posted by james318
My last DTW-DFW flight. There were 4 volunteers (myself included) and 3 seats needed. I bid the highest at $400. The other three had bid between $300 and $350. The GA told us all this while we were waiting.
If DL used it at the gate, would be a great system. Why in the world would you pay $400 for a VDB when you can get someone who has time on their hands and will take $100 and a lunch coupon?
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