[soccermom]

Again, you have to read carefully. They didn't pay cash for the tickets. They paid cash for a surcharge that was added for having to take a different flight. I'm not one to second-guess. I'm glad the sky marshalls acted. But, honestly, paying cash for a surcharge seems reasonable to me -- as does spreading out on an empty flight.

[Irish Eyes]

I agree their actions were harmless but when put together with their being Middle Eastern, I think that is what raised the flag. I think that it is a sign of the times.

I myself have paid a surcharge in cash and have certainly changed seats on a less than full flight.