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Spirit Air Refuses to Refund War Vet

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The number of furious FaceBook -- who are siding -- Jerry weakens over the issue as jumped to nearly 171000.

As of this morning that's up.

From about 702 days ago.

The 76 year old Vietnam -- unhappy when the Florida based airline nixed his request for a 197.

Dollar refund after his doctor told him.

Not to fly citing his deteriorating health.

In my case I felt like that I'd I do not know -- I was terminal.

When I purchased a ticket and I found out two weeks later and just -- and out of curiosity you know how -- we go about getting a refund.

And Nate said there's no way they -- even changed -- name to my daughter so she could fly back and forth it to.

And is just.

Unconscionable.

A non scientific web poll on foxnews.com.

Showed that nearly 80% overwhelmingly support the veteran.

-- telling Boxee doesn't care about money anymore it's about the principle and he hopes this boycott grows.

Well -- try to speak with the -- CEO but our calls and emails have gone on answer meanwhile spirit issued this statement yesterday about its refund policy saying quote.

Our reservations are nonrefundable which means we don't do refunds.

And we're not going to issue mr.

Mickens a refund we received many requests.

For refunds every day for similar situations it wouldn't be fair to Ben policy for one and not brawl.