Originally Posted by
zombietooth
Well, if you'd actually had a nervous breakdown or panic attack (i.e. a medical emergency), they might've accommodated you. Just think of the poor mothers with the crying babies, they had to be suffering worse than you. Flying is extremely unpleasant these days, and the cascading delays and MX problems just make it worse.
Good luck, and better travels, my friend!
I'm not ashamed to admit that I played the anxiety card about five years ago after a PVG-LAX flight that was supposed to connect to a BOS red eye. I simply explained to a Delta person that I was not up for the second flight, and would appreciate it if she would move me to the 8a flight. Not only did she make the change without hesitation, but she also hooked me up with a room at one of the on-site hotels at a great rate. Btw, I no longer book eastbound transpacs immediately followed by transcons, let alone redeye transcons.