Originally Posted by
Rommie2k6
What kind of compensation should I ask for when my flight was delayed due to plane maintenance issues? The tricky part is that this is a return trip, and instead of the expected arrival in the afternoon, I got back at night. Because of Delta's delay I had to take a cab home, which is $50 more expensive than the usual public shuttle service.
I presume the flight was domestic and not ex-EU. If so, no compensation is due under the CoC (for non force majeure delays it provides for food vouchers starting at 4 hour delays and hotel accommodations for overnight delays). If you complain, you may get some miles or a voucher.