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Reservations Bad Policy for Swine Flu Victims

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Oct 27, 2009, 12:16 AM

nancy lasseter nancy lasseter is offline

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Bad Policy for Swine Flu Victims

Yesterday I was diagnosed with the swine flu while on a business trip in Orlando. My doctor told me that I should not fly until Wed so I was forced to change my return flight reservation.

Yesterday, I was diagnosed with the swine flu while on a business trip in Orlando. My doctor told me that I should not fly until Wed, so I was forced to change my return flight reservation; but American Airlines refused to wave the $150 change fee.

I am trying to be a responsible citizen by not exposing others to this contagious and potentially fatal illness. By enforcing this policy, American Airlines is encouraging passengers to travel with infectious diseases.

I have chosen not to expose my fellow passengers to the swine flu and I will pay the $150; but it makes me wonder how many others will avoid paying the fee and just go ahead and travel anyway! Scary.

The media could have field day with this one!

Last edited by PHXFlyer; Oct 27, 2009 at 12:20 AM.

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