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In-flight Issue flight 196 july 8

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Jul 12, 2012, 6:47 PM

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flight 196 july 8

my husband and i were on flight 196 from vegas to jfk. person sitting at window was oversized and took up 1/2 of my husbands middle seat. we were forced to squeeze together. we were told nothing could be done becuase it would be discrimination. Why should we be the victims !!!! We could not put our armrests or tables down and i was forced to sit half in the aisle sticking out. Not only was it not safe , but i got bumped every time someone walked by. Not fair !! we paid hard earned money for the 2 seats and did not get use of them. I want to be reimbursed for my flight.

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