Originally Posted by
COFreqFlyer
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Ok, here's a new question, written as we sit on CO51 in the ballpark while IAH is on an unknown duration ground hold while it gets hammered by tstorms.
If we get stuck on a hold for a destination, and we likely have enough fueal aboard, why can't we re-file to an alternate destination (in our case AUS or SAT which are clear now) and get into the air so that we're that much closer to the destination?
Just a thought while I'm sitting here 60min into the hold with another 60min to go...
Let's see... extra fuel $$, landing fees, parking fees, ground service fees... yeah I'm pretty sure the easy answer is because that would be a poor financial decision. You bought a ticket to IAH, not AUS or SAT, and the company has no obligation to get you there until it's in the best interest of your safety to do so.