[jimworcs]

Many airlines do this, but for a first class passenger could have expected at least a phone call surely?

[Helena Richards]

How sad we have become a society where abusing the consumer is the norm, and we defend the type of behavior we would have never believe possible not too long ago. How is an international traveler supposed to know this hidden rules. When you "sign a contract" you are clear as to what you are agreeing to before you sign. When you purchase a ticket to fly in a so call reputable airline, you make sure you have the dated and times you want, your destination is correct, and these days how much taking your luggage will cost you. You don't go looking for obscure rules so you can protect yourself from this kind of abuse. Let me assure those of you who are defending these behavior (you must work for the airlines of are married to someone who works for the airlines), this kind of thing does not occurred in international airlines from other countries, and perhaps not even in our so call "low cost no frills airlines" in our own country (my favorites by the way). Many international travelers are looking to foreign airlines for their travel.
I spend close to an hour looking in the United Airline website to find this ridiculous and abusive rule. I was not able to find it, even though I was specifically looking for it. How does a trusting traveler protect himself?

[AirlineSympathizer]

Originally Posted by Helena Richards

How sad we have become a society where abusing the consumer is the norm, and we defend the type of behavior we would have never believe possible not too long ago. How is an international traveler supposed to know this hidden rules. When you "sign a contract" you are clear as to what you are agreeing to before you sign. When you purchase a ticket to fly in a so call reputable airline, you make sure you have the dated and times you want, your destination is correct, and these days how much taking your luggage will cost you. You don't go looking for obscure rules so you can protect yourself from this kind of abuse. Let me assure those of you who are defending these behavior (you must work for the airlines of are married to someone who works for the airlines), this kind of thing does not occurred in international airlines from other countries, and perhaps not even in our so call "low cost no frills airlines" in our own country (my favorites by the way). Many international travelers are looking to foreign airlines for their travel.
I spend close to an hour looking in the United Airline website to find this ridiculous and abusive rule. I was not able to find it, even though I was specifically looking for it. How does a trusting traveler protect himself?

Sorry, but even internationally, this is completely and totally normal. I think it's also hilarious and pathetic the OP immediately claims racism because she is black. Who cares what color your are? You no-show for a flight, your flight gets cancelled - all of it. What gives them the right? The contract you agreed to when buying the ticket. It's written all over the place, including your ticket.

[jimworcs]

Am I missing something...where does the OP claim this happened because she was black?

[AirlineSympathizer]

Originally Posted by jimworcs

Am I missing something...where does the OP claim this happened because she was black?

Maybe you should try reading the first post, maybe?

I believe this also could be discrimination because she is black

[jimworcs]

That is a completely different complaint from 2007!!!

[AirlineSympathizer]

Originally Posted by jimworcs

That is a completely different complaint from 2007!!!

Yes...that's why I mentioned it was the OP - original poster. And what I said "I also think" to differentiate... this is not rocket science... please read posts before responding, it will save us some time.