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Old Mar 19, 2016 | 10:08 pm
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Originally Posted by Howste
I've rarely been auto-rebooked either. Usually at the first hint of IROPs, I start looking at alternatives online. If a problem seems likely I usually get on the phone (if I'm not already boarded with the door closed) and talk to an agent. They usually can't confirm a change until it officially shows as delayed in their system, but I try to get ahead of the pack if things start to go south.
Yes, but even if you rebook yourself, there's no guarantee that VIPER won't come along and mess up what you selected.
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