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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 1:49 pm
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Originally Posted by us1549
They authorize your card when the a/c is on the ground. So yes, you can use a bad card and they wouldn't know. They do note your seat number, so you will get found if you are a chronic cheater.
I think you'd be foolish to try anything!

They have your name, address, passport details, FF number etc.
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