FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Fuel stop on short flight (due to poor ops/planning):Are we entitled to compensation?

Jan 17, 2023 | 7:16 am

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lougord99

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You also don't know everything that occurred. Perhaps ATC forced them to fly at an unexpected level with a much greater than expected head wind.

This diversion also cost Southwest money. They certainly do not purposely under fuel planes.

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