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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 5:48 am
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Originally Posted by Bobster
I had 2 different ticket agents argue with me when I wanted to buy an empty seat in coach. They both offered to block the seat for me for free, I insisted that I did not want it blocked, I wanted to buy it. This is an airline that charges insane prices for first class seats, but they think you're nuts for buying an inexpensive discounted empty seat in coach. Doesn't make sense.
Now... that is sad... I am amazed how difficult the airlines make it to take our money at times!
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