Originally Posted by
Kacee
Perhaps not in theory, but there is close to zero chance UA will buy a non-elite pax a ticket on another airline for a weather delay.
See:
http://www.starallianceemployees.com...?id=183&type=1
Those are the minimums that UA (and other *A carriers) are required to offer.
Note that in the rebooking section, there is no mention of reason for delay.
Only when it comes to amenities (e.g., hotel/food) does delay reason com into play.