AA bumps teacher chaperoning middle school field trip
Apr 13, 2019, 7:55 am
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See LarryJ's post #18 . No doubt carriers have influence the regulation by arguing for operational exigencies. If you've never had anything mechanical breakdown I want your luck.
Apr 13, 2019, 10:47 am
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I'm not convinced that the passenger's story is being reported correctly. The report is that he was told that he was "randomly selected" but IDB procedures aren't random. Makes me wonder what else is not being accurately reported.
Apr 13, 2019, 11:03 am
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Agent also notated that passenger was VDB, so I don't trust anything the agent said.
Apr 13, 2019, 12:17 pm
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Apr 13, 2019, 12:34 pm
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that's probably just a result of reporting choice of words. What they probably mean is that this person wasnt selected for any specific reason other than they were the bottom of the pecking order based on the airlines denied boarding policies in the CoC.
Apr 13, 2019, 1:14 pm
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The report was also that he received compensation in the form of a voucher which would suggest that the agent processed it as a VDB, not IDB. Was that accurately reported?
Apr 13, 2019, 2:04 pm
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Anybody actually have booked group travel on AA? The problem with the story is that it does not quite shake hands with itself. Organized group on tickets purchased together, but PNR's not somehow linked so it was obvious they were all together and they were escorting minors? Or he was an add-on ticket?
The story is out on multiple media outlets and they are puzzled too. OK it may be on Republic not mainline AA, but there is no breathy PR apology? If true as asserted there was no choice involved PLEASE file a DOT complaint. But if there is a signed VDB voucher receipt. . .?
The story is out on multiple media outlets and they are puzzled too. OK it may be on Republic not mainline AA, but there is no breathy PR apology? If true as asserted there was no choice involved PLEASE file a DOT complaint. But if there is a signed VDB voucher receipt. . .?
Last edited by jayer; Apr 13, 2019 at 3:20 pm