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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 5:38 pm
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Originally Posted by flyingpharmd
No airline is required to carry anyone they do not wish to serve. That's the law. Flying is not a right, it is a privilege just like driving. The airline can refuse service to anyone at any time for any reason, though that is probably not the way to ensure repeat business. Alaska Airlines is not a publicly funded transportation service and is not subject to many limitations placed on governmental entities. If the airline refuses service, either it will refund the money or place you on another carrier. YOU deal with that reality.
Your statement here is absolutely incorrect. Airlines are common carriers and can't refuse service to *anyone*, except under very specific exceptions. And "annoying children" is absolutely not one of those exceptions.

YOU deal with that reality.

P.S. - I have kids and I have traveled with kids. But I HATE when children disrupt the flight. But that doesn't change the system.

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