Originally Posted by
rokap
Question - Are we being unrealistic in thinking there should have been (or should still be) some additional compensation? Should UA have provided us a complimentary upgrade for all of the inconvenience?
Yes, you are being unrealistic by comparing your situation (a misconnect) to an involuntary bumping.
The door was closed when you got there. Sucks that it was just before you got there, but it is what it is. Sometimes you get the elevator; sometimes you get the shaft.