Alaska Airlines' Kelly knew his "mom's" upgrade was a hoax

Alaska Airlines was fooled recently when a woman claiming to be President John Kelly's mother asked for a free upgrade to first class. The crew sent Kelly a note apologizing for not recognizing her, and Kelly said he knew it was a hoax because his mom would never ask for an upgrade. Mother Kelly is...

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