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Old Feb 19, 2015, 1:17 pm
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Steve_Kenyon
 
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Originally Posted by dieuwer2
I don't see why United would not honor this "sale".
Yes, people payed a low amount of Danish Krone, but the fare was filed for the correct amount of dollars. Therefore, it is not a "fare mistake".
If anything, it is an exchange rate mistake and thus United should lay its claim at the exchange rate provider. Let the provider eat the loss.
Makes sense but I'd be willing to bet the provider had some clause in their contract with UA which would limit their liability in such instances. Ergo, the stink remains at UA's doorstep.
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