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aa going after hidden city ticketing abuser
« on: August 21, 2020, 07:18:53 PM »
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/american-airlines-going-after-hidden-city-ticket-abusers/

they seem to be so desperate for revenue that they offered him a opportunity to compensate instead of shutting down his account

but does seem to show that if you will do hidden city don't abuse it (like this guy with 52 flights in 3 years) and don't enter your mileage number if you do this

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Re: aa going after hidden city ticketing abuser
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2020, 07:29:05 PM »
Yawn.
PGFHGS.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: aa going after hidden city ticketing abuser
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2020, 10:16:06 AM »
Yawn.
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Re: aa going after hidden city ticketing abuser
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2020, 10:17:52 AM »
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Re: aa going after hidden city ticketing abuser
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2020, 10:30:04 AM »
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/american-airlines-going-after-hidden-city-ticket-abusers/

they seem to be so desperate for revenue that they offered him a opportunity to compensate instead of shutting down his account

but does seem to show that if you will do hidden city don't abuse it (like this guy with 52 flights in 3 years) and don't enter your mileage number if you do this
I'm hoping the financial penalty could spark a court case.

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Re: aa going after hidden city ticketing abuser
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2020, 12:58:50 AM »
Honestly, if the remedy is $2500 for 52 flights in 3 years (and this guy had a lot to lose in terms of status/miles!), can this even be considered a PGFHGS moment?

What would a plebian with no miles or status be offered to pay? $200?

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Re: aa going after hidden city ticketing abuser
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2020, 06:42:06 AM »
Honestly, if the remedy is $2500 for 52 flights in 3 years (and this guy had a lot to lose in terms of status/miles!), can this even be considered a PGFHGS moment?

What would a plebian with no miles or status be offered to pay? $200?
why would he pay anything? He has nothing to lose besides the far off chance of being entirely banned