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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: where the chile is hot
Programs: AA,RR,NW,Delta ,UA,CO
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No one believes it should be 'normal' except TSA.
It's the price we pay if we want to fly.
There's further disincentive for Pre folks to complain, because if a Pre pax complains, s/he likely almost certainly lose Pre privileges for a time.