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It was a Sunday morning and we were waiting in the Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to board our Southwest Airlines flight home. Oh no. The flight is delayed two hours. There is an equipment change.
The gate agent makes an announcement. The substitute aircraft has fewer seats. Volunteers are needed to give up there seats. They can offer compensation and booking on the next flight out for each passenger who gives up their seat.
I looked at my husband. Our flight was delayed anyway. Why not! We volunteered our seats and each received vouchers for future travel on Southwest Airlines for $675. The vouchers were as good as cash and could be applied to any number of future flights as long as travel was completed within one year.
We grabbed a cab back to town and headed to the Mandalay Bay Casino and Hotel. There we enjoyed our visit to the Shark Reef Aquarium. This exhibit was surprisingly extensive and impressive. A very worthwhile detour!
Good things come to those who bait. – Author Unknown
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