Fraud alert: American Airlines passenger blackmailed by check-in agent (summary)

News and notes from around the Internet:

• American Airlines check-in agent in Managua cheated passenger
  

  On my flight from MGA to MIA, the check-in agent told us that our toddler would need his own full-fare ticket and I would have to pay in cash.

  I was told if I didn’t pay it he would cancel the flight and I would have to spend the night in Managua. In the end he told me the taxes weren’t paid either even though they were (my child made it to MGA and was on my ticket) I would have to pay another $100. I have both receipts and CS also confirmed it was already paid. When I gave him the claim number he said he didn’t care and told me I had to pay it before the door of the flight closed. That’s what I did to get my family home.

  It is as follows:

  I see this in the Philippines with gate agents… “There is a $50 fee for your luggage.” “Excuse me?” “Your carry-on from the US to Manila is free, but not for the return flight. That’s a common mistake.” “I only have $20.” “Well, you seem like a nice guy, so I’ll give you a discount.” (Takes $20)

  Cash is a clear indication if you didn’t know it was wrong. Always insist on a receipt and get the agent’s name.

• American Airlines is the industry leader in lost baggage.
  

  @AmericanAir
  Right now in the MIA. pic.twitter.com/CumcHLPhZF

  — Pedro Vasquez (@ThePedroVasquez) July 6, 2024

• Passengers who bring their authentic selves to the airport.
  

  What the hell @SouthwestAir pic.twitter.com/3M34TT2y0L

  — Frank Deemer (@deemer_frank) July 5, 2024

• Reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink.
  

  The seats on the ferry from St. Kitts to St. Eustatius.
  byu/adams361 indelta

• Will United add Newark – Cyprus next year?

  

• Naples Airport is located just two miles from downtown Naples and is far more convenient than flying to Fort Myers.

  The airport currently has no commercial service, but previously had American Eagle flights from Miami (discontinued before 9/11), US Airways Express flights to Tampa (which were discontinued in 2003), and Delta Connection flights to Atlanta in the mid-2000s, among others. The end of 30-seat turboprop service for major airlines made the airport a challenge despite revenue guarantees from the city. JSX begins flights from Westchester and Morristown, NJ.

  The locals want to relocate the airport so that no one uses it anymore. (HT: Enilria)

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