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Old 04-12-2017, 09:25 AM
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I don't know but I am sure that question will be explored in the legal proceedings that are certain to follow. My guess is their contract boilerplate covers any contingency you can imagine. However, at the time you are being told to vacate, it doesn't really matter. You really don't have any choice and your only option is to seek remedy after the fact. If it was me, I would get off the plane immediately and work the best deal I can, including being put on another airline, if that would get me to my destination sooner. The compensation will depend on how much of a delay you experience.

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
I agree with everything you posted---but I have one question---do airline employees have the LEGAL AUTHORITY to remove a passenger from his seat for no other reason than they want to put another airline employee in that seat?????