US Airways Passengers Seek Even More Money


	US Airways Passengers Seek Even More Money

Perkalicious11

1-28-2009 4:19 PM

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Perkalicious11 says:

I can understand both sides, but something tells me they're missing the big picture: against all odds, YOU'RE STILL ALIVE!

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1-31-2009 9:12 AM

ncoutlander

I agree they are lucky to be alive, however their losses of personal items should be replaced. If they want more than then, they need to sue the Geese.

1-31-2009 9:13 AM

LovejoyPeacemaker

You're right but then it is the great American GRAB WHAT YOU CAN society

2-2-2009 1:42 PM

Perkalicious11

they need to sue the Geese

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