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Hey,

I too think America West sucks and had a very bad experience with them. Here is a copy of the letter I sent to them. I have contacted them by phone as well and they have been very uncooperative. Here it is! Thanks!!!!

To America West Airlines 
Attention: Customer Relations Department 4000 East Sky Harbor Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85034

RE: Service Complaint; Refund Inquiry

I would like to start this letter by saying that we have bought 6+ round trip tickets with you since January 2004 and have always been pleased with your service up until my most recent trip. 

2 Passenger(s)
Fare $452.10
Taxes & Fees $91.50
Grand Total $543.60

The direct flight out to Vegas went very well. However, on the return flight we got stuck in Phoenix because you kept all the passengers on the plane for a while because someone fainted. This caused quite a few people to miss their flight out to DC, we had to stay in a hotel that night and got two meal vouchers which could only buy us lunch at the airport. To top it all off, my wife and I missed a full day of work and I missed out on an important presentation. I called and explained the situation to customer relations and they offered $300 in future airline purchases. I reluctantly accepted, but told them I at least want the price of the tickets refunded - this little episode cost me well over $1000. I would like to know what you can do for me which would be acceptable. If you can do nothing more, I will never fly AWA again and tell all of my friends about it as well. Please have someone contact me as soon as possible.

Sincere Regards,

Jon P. Kneifl

Jon Kneifl The Washington Times - Friday Home Guide Account Executive 202-636-3108 (Direct)


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