Elite Flyer's Boarding Tantrum Sparks Etiquette Debate
A United Airlines passenger with elite status demanded to board before a family, sparking a viral debate on travel etiquette. Experts and fellow flyers weigh in on the incident.
A United Airlines passenger with elite status demanded to board before a family, sparking a viral debate on travel etiquette. Experts and fellow flyers weigh in on the incident.
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