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Canceled / Delayed / Overbooked Spirit left me stranded and essentially stole $220.

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Jul 6, 2010, 5:09 AM

justme

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I was stranded in Vegas when the pilots went on strike.

The PILOTS dropped the ball on this one, I think you should try to recoup your money from the thieves that are ALPA. They are the ones who selfishly went on strike and screwed the rest of their company and passengers in the process.

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