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Re:United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on be... by ProblemExplorer on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @05:15PM (#50459465)
> Why is the flight even offered if it's such an issue for the airline?

Why did airlines fly a 737 with full staff on board for just 3 economy grade passengers on a leg (like during times of COVID) ?

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Re:United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on be... by jen20 on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @05:18PM (#50459505)
Largely to keep their airport slots that required flying. This isn't that.
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Re:United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on be... by reaperducer on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @05:42PM (#50459873)
Why did airlines fly a 737 with full staff on board for just 3 economy grade passengers on a leg (like during times of COVID) ?

Been there! CRW → CLT on Christmas Eve. Just me, and three air hostesses.

I assume it's so the planes will all be in the right place when they're needed the next morning.

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