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Aug 14, 2012, 7:57 PM

jimworcs

Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: Lot et Garonne, France

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I do think some of these marketing techniques are bordering on fraud. For example, if US Airways is lying to customers, telling them if they do not purchase a "choice" seat, only middle row seats are available, that sounds like an inducement to purchase something which is not true. I would consider writing to the State Attorney Generals Office in your state outlining your concern about these deceptive practices.

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