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Old Jan 17, 2019 | 3:56 pm
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Originally Posted by hazcaddy
A friend who is a long-time FA told me that the reason for "no cash payments on board" was due to the frequent problem of "cashbox shrinkage". Could this be one of the reasons for extending the policy to airports as well?
I would imagine it is more anti-money laundering and security than anything. 99% of the time the type of people who buy walk up cash fares at the last minute are troublemakers up to no good!

-James
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