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catbyte

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2. I was at O'Hare waiting for an American flight to NYC when this happened. I didn't see anything, but

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat May 25, 2024, 07:39 AM

May 2024

being that close and waiting for a flight was very upsetting. I remember how upset the ticketing and gate agents were but they remained professional. It was so jarring, that I canceled my trip and drove home. I ended up going a few months later.

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I was at O'Hare waiting for an American flight to NYC when this happened. I didn't see anything, but catbyte May 2024 #2

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