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Mom Outraged After Airline Gives Her Son’s Seat To Another Passenger

A mom purchased a pricey $1,000 seat on a flight for her son, only to be forced to give it up after she boarded. United Airlines tried to make things right, but the woman says it’s not good enough. Was it? You decide.

Shirley Yamauchi, a middle school teacher, was traveling with her 27-month old son Taizo from Hawaii to Boston with a layover in Houston. Since federal regulations require any child over 2-years-old to have their own seat, Shirley spent nearly $1000 for Taizo’s ticket. Read the full story here ▶