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Man misses fatal flight in Brazil after delay
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A man narrowly avoided a tragic fate when he missed a flight that subsequently crashed in Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil. The individual was prevented from boarding the plane due to his late arrival. Despite initially arguing with the gate agent, he later embraced the agent upon learning of the crash.

"This is unbelievable," tweeted Cillian (@CilComLFC) on August 9, 2024.

In other news, a traveler faced significant expenses during Delta’s CrowdStrike meltdown but reported receiving only partial reimbursement. "I had $1,500 in expenses during Delta’s CrowdStrike meltdown, and they’re only reimbursing $69.11," stated the passenger.

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