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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
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Again, why would you hold AA responsible for your hotel? In no way, were they responsible for your missing your flight (unless something is missing from your story).
In fact, unless I am mistaken, they did not have to even provide you with the free flight the next day (assuming you were on a non-refundable ticket). Their doing that most likely saved you more than a hotel night would cost you.
And, what rate did they provide that you did not consider a discount?