Originally Posted by evanderm

Besides the fact that Timmy's wins hands down!

I thought I'd join the discussion regarding irrops and duties of care. In FRA Regulation 261/2004 will apply and the airline has a duty of care to its passengers regardless if it's a European carrier or not. There is a force majeure clause in this regulations that airlines (Famously KLM) wrongly invoke. Airlines will argue that because of the weather they don't have to provide you with accommodation, meals or phone calls, however, they are wrong! The force majeure clause only relates to the additional monetary compensation that the airlines have to pay in case of delays or cancellations. All other provisions apply!

That doesn't mean that the airlines will pay it upfront. They should, but they don't. Be prepared to fork over some cash and then battle the airlines to get it back. It's easier to do so with a EU carrier than it is to do with a non EU carrier, but there are agencies that will act on your behalf and take a cut of the reimbursement.

Be firm and know your rights! I hope you have time to enjoy Tim's.