Originally Posted by
HerpaYvr
It's these situations where status comes in very nicely. being a SE and Million Miler I am showing my loyalty to AC. In the past few months, a few of my YOW-YYZ flights have been cancelled or delayed and AC has looked after me. I am placed on an earlier flight and my hotel is looked after or they find a better route, upgraded to J and I am on my way.
I have never held my hand out for money because life happens and as a frequent flyer, I know this happens!
I certainly not suggesting asking for compensation is wrong, but the current rules for getting compensation are restricted.
I simply want to get to my destination on time, safely and with dignity, that is all and when asking AC to do this, I am simply nice about it
luckily you don’t live in a city reliant on aging dashes where 30% of flights are cancelled and used on other routes leaving you getting home (or out ) days later than planned. Even if a distant shuttle-only (cheap) hotel is offered that you would not stay in even if you paid yourself If you did you might have a different perspective. Certainly changed mine though it did take 20 years.