Agreed - a lawyer probably should have kept him from divulging half of that info, but it would have been to our detriment. Imagine how much more info there must be that we'd love . . .
Also like the fact that he still wants to flies AA, and pays and uses his middle name to do so. |
Originally Posted by grahampros
(Post 18769170)
Mr Vroom did himself no favors doing this interview and any good attorney would have advised him not to do it. He pretty much admitted in so many words that he violated terms he was aware existed in the "tariff". He also didn't deny he received payment for the companion tickets he used which is a clear violation.
On first glance of this story when it broke, i was in the clear camp that AA was being ridiculous in breaking a contract they agreed to, even if it was a bad deal on their part. After getting some more facts..esp those provided by the defendant himself, it's pretty clear to me there was abuse that AA was probably justified in cracking down on. The good news for Vroom is AA likely has much bigger things to worry about these days and will let the case drop. |
AA needs a Herb Kelleher ...
Yeah, they offered a promo that ended up costing them money. Yes, it seems a few exploited the program for personal enrichment ... but an alternative (creative) settlement may have been possible. Sadly; there are no "Herb K's" at AA. FWIW; I was once seated beside a Chicago-based(?) AirPass holder. He was treated like royalty by the AC, GAs and FAs. His (retirement) schtik was collecting AAdvantage miles for a Catholic charity. When I checked-in to the AC, the receptionist mentioned that I was seated next to a "celebrity." I cringed. Actually, I think I swore ... and begged for another seat. Then she explained the situation. He was a wonderful row-mate. |
> ... the fact that he still wants to flies AA
Being DFW based, the alternatives are, um, burdensome. > and pays and uses his middle name to do so. Yet another possible "fraud" allegation by AA ... and; yet another tip to those that wish to "game" the DHS apparatchiks, who will likely over-react to those of us who use their middle names. |
Meanwhile back on topic (which does not include claims about the creation of the Internet from ARPANET or the like...) /Moderator
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Originally Posted by dranz
(Post 18772257)
…an alternative (creative) settlement
may have been possible. |
Podcast on someone who flew 40 million miles
http://thestory.org/archive/The_Story_61412.mp3/view
I am curious why he would send a letter asking about various hypothetical situations where he got compensated for his airpass. To me, that is what must have led them on to him. Otherwise there is no easy to to find out about it. |
Sorry to bring back an old thread but I'm curious as to what happened to the other 50 or so AAirpass holders who did not "abuse" their passes? Are they continuing to fly it today? Were only individuals like Vroom targeted, and those who did not book under phony names or sell seats allowed to keep using the pass?
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Originally Posted by CX HK
(Post 18966937)
Sorry to bring back an old thread but I'm curious as to what happened to the other 50 or so AAirpass holders who did not "abuse" their passes? Are they continuing to fly it today? Were only individuals like Vroom targeted, and those who did not book under phony names or sell seats allowed to keep using the pass?
I, personally, don't think anyone using the Aairpass judiciously for their own travel needs has anything to worry about. |
Any updates on this?
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Originally Posted by NDtraveler
(Post 19352023)
Any updates on this?
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Originally Posted by show_me_the_points
(Post 18782249)
http://thestory.org/archive/The_Story_61412.mp3/view
I am curious why he would send a letter asking about various hypothetical situations where he got compensated for his airpass. To me, that is what must have led them on to him. Otherwise there is no easy to to find out about it. |
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