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Old Aug 22, 2016 | 8:43 pm
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Appropriate compensation?

I was on a flight where the neighboring passenger was extremely drunk, drugged, or both. I was surprised that she was allowed to board because I could tell from ten rows away she was impaired. During the flight, she brushed up against me many times, put her hand on my thigh several times, and once almost put her hand in my pocket. She later began moaning uncontrollably, and I notified a flight attendant. I (and the passenger on the other side of the problem passenger) were moved to one of the few open seats.

At the end of the flight, the passenger was removed from the plane first, then I and the other neighboring passenger were removed to give a statement to the police. I was offered the opportunity to press an assault charge, but I declined. The passenger was so obviously impaired that she didn't know what she was doing. I doubt if she remembers much, if anything, of the flight.

It was an extremely uncomfortable flight, and I had to take time after to talk with the police. I don't know how she got on the flight, as it was clear to just about everyone I spoke with that she should not have been allowed to board. I feel that B6 failed in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers and that I should receive some compensation. What would you suggest is appropriate? Points? Refund? If yes to either, how much?
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