[Matt_FLL]

I do understand how frustrating that situation is. The fact that seats become available and then disappear so quickly is enraging to anyone. There is no visibility or transparency on what is happening… or why. Regardless, you seem rational and realize that it’s not a conspiracy theory—but understandably are upset about it. I think everyone agrees. But, some folks are pointing out that the entire situation would have been avoided if he decided to travel back a day earlier. Not that it makes it any better.

I didn’t want to ask before, but now it’s marginally appropriate. Is your son upset about this? We understandably read some complaints by a parent who had a minor traveling alone. You described your son as a Cadet. I’m surprised that he is not the author of this post since he was the adult passenger experiencing the disruption. I know that you paid the full-fare first class ticket, and I’m sure he will reimburse you… but just wanted to question how he felt about the situation. After all, he’d be the one to answer to his superiors if he was late and bears the ultimate burden.