Diverted flight and compensation
I was on UA 4435 EWR-YYZ on Jun 20. Scheduled departure at 1520. Actual dep was 16:58. All was normal as indicated shortly after take off until 30 minutes prior to arrival. We were advised that due to adverse weather condition (rain and thunderstorm) suspended all takeoffs and landings.
As our aircraft did not have enough fuel to circle around YYZ and the crew on board would not be able to work further hours as per regulation, we would be landing in BUF. After landing in BUF, we waited 1.5 hours for a bus to take us to YYZ. Actual arrival at YYZ was 23:05.
I understand that the airlines have responsibility to your final destination regardless of the mode of transport. However, why did UA choose to land in BUF and not YHM, Hamilton Ontario. There was no adverse weather affecting YHM. Are there any regulations as to which alternate airports an
airline can divert its flight. Furthermore, would passengers be entitled to any compensation based on the arrival time in the final destination due to the diverted flight?