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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 6:09 pm
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davetravels
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Originally Posted by davetravels
. . . . I think when it gets down to the wire, and they're about to close the door, I show my face to remind the GAs of who I am (LOL) in case they forgot about the vols. Sorry to disagree with you, but, you hafto take charge of these situations.
Originally Posted by javabytes
Regardless, always a good idea to check back with the GA between T-30 and T-15 and ask if they ended up needing your seat or if you should go ahead and board.
Originally Posted by MR_MAMA
I'm sure it was frustrating, but why would you sit there and watch a plane board, and have the door close before making sure they needed you?
Originally Posted by LeslieJam
I did everything I could have done . . . . .
Sorry if 3 of us already disagree with you. I learned this the hard way. My guess is that you'll change your VDB M.O., too!
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