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	Airline Regulations We Need Now

madame travels

4-16-2009 2:00 PM

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madame travels says:

8. If a passenger buys a non-refundable ticket, and said passenger dies or becomes too ill to ever travel again, passenger’s fare must be refunded in full within 30 days, and all traveling companions must also have their fares refunded.

What else should we add to the list? Now be reasonable! And add your comments below.

45% of Airfare Watchdog's readers voted for regulation. 52% said no thanks and AW is guessing that the prospect of higher fares is the reason. Higher fares vs Passenger rights?

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