Originally Posted by
farting_fart_farts
Of course you should be compensated.
What is the difference between a guest waking me at 4:00 AM by blasting music in the hallways vs waking me by shooting someone and causing a lockdown?
Agree with you fully that there is no difference. In both cases it is an external factor (i.e. guest, gunman) causing the interruption. Most sensible people would blame an airline/hotel/vendor when they mess up on something they can control (i.e. overbooking, mechanical and weather). In a civilized society airlines/hotels/vendors aren't expected to babysit their guests and take full responsibility for their actions (even though many kettles act like children). These people are professionals not babysitters and should be held to that standard.
Safe Travels,
James