CA2921446C - Method and system for automating passenger seat assignment procedures - Google Patents

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CA2921446C
CA2921446C CA2921446A CA2921446A CA2921446C CA 2921446 C CA2921446 C CA 2921446C CA 2921446 A CA2921446 A CA 2921446A CA 2921446 A CA2921446 A CA 2921446A CA 2921446 C CA2921446 C CA 2921446C
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