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Apr 7, 2018 | 2:37 am

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Originally Posted by s0ssos

I don't get how this is an issue. Most things airlines charge for have no cost or loss. And this one seems like it does have a cost, as you checked in, and have a seat on the plane?

Uh... Not sure you understand the situation, example: PAL charges you $50 for a ticket. If you fly, you paid $50. If you don't show, you pay the no-show fee IN ADDITION!
The cost to the airline is marginably lower when you don't fly (weight, fuel, food, drink) then when you fly, yet they charge you extra for not flying. There is absolutely no reason to charge that fee.
And the argument "they could have sold that seat" doesn't make sense either as you paid for it and they have no right to sell it again...
The no-show fee is a total scam...

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