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Canceled / Delayed / Overbooked UA421 Cancelled! Are you kidding me?

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Dec 20, 2012, 4:36 PM

Matt_FLL

Join Date: Nov 2011

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At the time I am posting this, the only direct flight today is UA 1284 (I searched across all airlines). Even that one arrives at 9pm, and it only has 1 first class seat available, which doesn’t really help because you are traveling with your spouse.

I know you're frustrated, and I would feel the same. We're all traveling on one of the busiest travel days. If it brings you any comfort, they absolutely rebooked you on the best available option. Another airline cannot even get you there faster. File a complaint on their website. If it was truly cancelled due to mechanical reasons, you are entitled to compensation, which I’m sure you know about if you have flown 1.2 million miles. I hope that you get there on time tonight without any other troubles.

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