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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 7:27 am
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BobH
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Originally Posted by Andy1369
Had a 5 hour delay on a MD-90 (SMF-MSP), causing me to miss my connection in MSP to DCA, and was put up in a motel by DL. Was given $6 meal vouchers and a $50 voucher. Is this sufficient compensation? DL said that they had compensation guidelines, but $50 seems awfully low for a 5 hour mechanical delay. Correct me if I'm wrong, however!
You may also get some miles --- and it's a good thing you were at MSP not DTW because the auto show has filled up a lot of the motels !

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