It was a Northwest Airlines flight from JFK to Tokyo. The reason of delay was a mechanical problem (one of the engine needed repair) that couldn't be fixed within a short period of time because spare parts had to be ordered.
Originally posted by lincus:
My flight was delayed for over 18 hours. I am wondering if the airlines is liable to pay any compensation such as free flight coupon and/or cash in additionl to the free hotel stay and food vouncher that the airlines offered.