Originally Posted by
star_world
The truth? You're under no obligation to have a more "legitimate" reason for the trip. You should have no problem declaring it a trip in vain if you don't want to take the trip anymore if there are major delays. Or you could look at other routings, etc. and proactively suggest them.
+1. You paid for your flights and as such owe no explanation to anyone as to why you're traveling, or why you're traveling the routing you are.