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Canceled / Delayed / Overbooked Long story, but I need advice

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Sep 30, 2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kirb20

I want to. But the whole thing is very daunting. I do not know if I need a lawyer, and if not, how to find the specific case law and clauses that would protect me. I feel like they will come in with a big lawyer and I will be blown out of the water.... Having said that, I am definitely still considering.

Airlines never send a representative to Small Claims Court. They will not show up, and you'll probably win by default.

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