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Danielle Summer

HISTORICAL FACTS: American airlines system unable to enter 1922 birth year keeps listing 102 year old as baby - Caught on Camera

American Airlines American Michigan

American Airlines reported a profitable first quarter, citing persistently strong travel demand this year. (Credit: Daniel SLIM/AFP)

On her yearly flights to see her family in Michigan, US, American Airlines's booking system has frequently misidentified a 101-year-old woman as an infant.

"It was funny that they thought I was only a little child, and I'm an old lady," said Patricia, a 101-year-old retired nurse.

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