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Old Feb 19, 2013, 5:11 am
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Originally Posted by pinworm
How about a little understanding of logistics and cost? How about understanding that the needs of the one do not outweigh the needs of the many? I find it difficult to feel understanding at this high a price...especially for an irrational panic. People could miss interviews...be late on the first day...miss the death of a loved one...miss a connection..ruin a holiday not to mention the costs to the airline and schedule.

No, there is too much damage.

Big picture.
In almost all instances you mention, it would behoove the person to travel earlier than the last possible minute. When I travel, I always travel the day before I'm needed so as to not have to worry about schedules, even if that means travelling on a sunday.
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