Originally Posted by
Indelaware
For all of OP's whining, I imagine that the experience was more unpleasant for the ill person involved. I don't imagine that either OP nor her/his bride bothered to express any sympathy for the ill; they obviously didn't start their marriage off with the generosity of offering to go with the ill to the hospital so that he not feel either alone nor ostracized by his fellow travelers.
People get ill, some time tragically. While the airline does have a responsibility to render compassion and assistance, don't we all?
This is an excellent perspective - prior to his death this past October, this could have easily been my father-in-law, who had issues at times with things like this, even though he was easily healthy enough to travel. Chemo is a hell of a thing.