Originally Posted by
srodr
So in this kind of situation if they don't give you anything would it be reasonable to ask for compensation right then and there? Its not like they owe you the FC seat, but then again to give it to you and then take it back is not right.
I think compensation of some sort is certainly appropriate. If CO is giving out miles for long delays on runways, then this should be one of those situations as well.
From my experience they will accommodate your needs by 1) getting you a seat on the downsized plane, plus a flight certificate for an amount most likely determined by the distance traveled; 2) an upgrade certificate for use on a future flight; or 3) trying to find you an F seat on a flight later that day if possible.