Originally Posted by
athome
Why shouldn't it be possible to drop off a car at 3am? Dropping off works normally around the clock.
Do you think you are going to be the first customer dropping off a rental car for a flight which leaves everyday at 5am?
No, I am not unique, but this is an airport with 3-4 flights a day and pick up and drop off are by appointment. So people have done so for sure, but handing in the car that early was a hassle according to the chatbot and it would have meant a change in rate as the rental period would be shorter.
In addition I am not enthousiastic to leave the hotel at 2.30 am, check in around 3.00 am and so shortening my hotel night substantially and leave without breakfast. First world problems, of course. On the other hand I why should I be inconvenienced by an incidental flight change. When I rebooked I remarked that I had to stay a night longer and the answer was: no problem. My question here was: no problem for whom.
Edit: the cancelled flight is again available on the Austrian website. :-(