Originally Posted by
spin88
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I can't think of another major carrier though that would do this, and do it to avoid the cost of accommodating them on OALs or running an extra section. ...
I seriously doubt that any other major airline would do something like this....
Hmm, I certainly can see some examples of this happening at other carriers:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/south...assengers.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...-still-do.html (older example)
I don't know why UA is being criticized so hard, unless it's happening much more frequently? Or is it the build up of other issues leading to harsh criticism for this one incident?