Originally Posted by
Kevin AA
Preferred by Delta but most certainly not preferred by the passenger. Who wants to pay for a hotel themselves for $89 in exchange for 89 Delta dollars?
It depends on the location and how much time I have to think about it. If I can get a decent hotel for $45, and I have time to figure out where it is, I'd rather pay the $45 and take the $89 Delta dollars. But it would be a lot to think about on top of rescheduling my flying, so I'm glad the airline makes the hotel booking for me and saves me the mental taxation even if I could theoretically come out ahead the other way.
Seth