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Canceled / Delayed / Overbooked Etihad Sold My Wife's Seat to Someone Else and Won't Refund

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Jan 21, 2013, 3:31 AM

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OFFICIAL AIRLINE REPRESENTATIVE - ACCOUNT SUSPENDED DUE TO NON-RENEWAL

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Location: Abu Dhabi - UAE

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Hi The Judge,

Thank you for your comments. I am sorry that you feel this way.

As a former airline employee, I am sure you understand that we deal with some complex issues at times, and not everything is as cut and dried as it may originally seem.

Although as I am sure you understand, I cannot comment on the above members case to you, I can assure you that my role on this forum is to ensure that, where possible, I assist every member with any issue they may face. This has indeed been done on this occasion.

That said your comments are valuable, and have been taken on board.

Kind Regards

Cazzi B

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