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Originally Posted by mars6423
Tragic events meaning death, life threatening disease, coma, serious events that are not normal (meaning no discount for going to see someone with a broken arm or leg, or nose bleed or a minor injury) has to be something that is traumatic and is life changing
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So the airline will then have to keep a list of what is and isn't considered "life threatening" or "life changing." Just how many broken bones does one need to allow a family member to travel at a reduced rate? How many family members get to travel on that rate? Would it be just immediate family or would a second cousin by marriage be able to get the discount as well?
My point was if you make general allowances such as that there are far too many gray areas and far too many people who would take advantage of such policies to get lower fares and circumvent paying fees. I just had to travel on short notice for a job interview. That could be potentially "life changing." Should I have been given a break on the fare under the "mars rules?"