Originally Posted by
Cantheplanegofaster?
I think you (and others) need to reread the OP. The question was should airlines be on the hook for a planes inability to not make the scheduled distance do to wind. As a consumer, I say they owe the pax compensation.
Lastly, where in any post have I even hinted that fuel margins be ignored? Ans: I haven't.
While I respect your opinion, as a consumer, your rights fall under 2 categories. The law, and the contract of the ticket purchase. Neither of these say they owe compensation. Your opinion is more of what you would like, not what is owed. What is owed is transportation. The CoC clearly points out that ontime delivery is not guaranteed. We strive for it and hope to deliver it as safely and reliably as possible, but there is no punitive/compensitory damages covered by either any US reglations or the contract of your ticket that would suggest compensation is due. What is the contractual/regulatory basis for your feeling that one would be owed compensation?