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Dec 2, 2005 | 8:39 am

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aisleorwindow

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bigguyinpasadena

It would also lead to a delay at the gate and perhaps a security problem.Also the gate agents get pretty worked up on something like this.

Perhaps. But if the "emergency" happened 30-45 minutes before departure, it should be fairly easy to unload Mom from the flight.
Maybe it's not worth the hassle, but it's just an idea.

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