Kevin (Mr T) Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 We (myself, the wife, young daughter, elder daughter and elder daughter's boyfriend) suffered a 10 hour delay at JFK on our way to Jamaica. Apparently, they didn't have a pilot available who could do international flights. I understand the EU rules on the scale for compensation based on distance/length of delay, but don't know what the situation is with a US carrier taking off from an American airport. Wouldn't normally worry, other than we lost a full afternoon and evening at out all inclusive resort (food, drink and beach time), arriving there at midnight, rather than 2.30pm. Any thoughts? Quote
Captain Colonial Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Not sure but knowing Delta, I predict a voucher of some amount only applicable to a future off-peak Delta flight to a hub location within the continental USA. Just a prediction, sorry, got nothing else. Worth a try though, good luck! 1 Quote
Kevin (Mr T) Posted August 10, 2016 Author Posted August 10, 2016 Not sure but knowing Delta, I predict a voucher of some amount only applicable to a future off-peak Delta flight to a hub location within the continental USA. Just a prediction, sorry, got nothing else. Worth a try though, good luck!Had an email after the initial 2 hour delay Scott.Offered a £150 voucher as described (£30 each!), which I declined. Didn't see any point in accepting, as it's been 28 years since I was last in the US. Assuming I survive another 28 years, I doubt £30 would get me very far in 2044 Quote
pistonbroke Posted August 10, 2016 Posted August 10, 2016 Be optimistic , I read somewhere that with Brexit the future value of the pound will become mighty and squish the US dollar into oblivion 1 Quote
SootySport Posted August 11, 2016 Posted August 11, 2016 Wouldn't worry too much Kev about the lost food & drink, you'll soon make up for it as it's all free and available for 20 hours of the day. Quote
Kevin (Mr T) Posted August 11, 2016 Author Posted August 11, 2016 Wouldn't worry too much Kev about the lost food & drink, you'll soon make up for it as it's all free and available for 20 hours of the day. I did my best Bernie! Quote
Blatman Posted August 13, 2016 Posted August 13, 2016 Did you pay for any part of the flight on a credit card? If so give them a call and see what they say. Same with your holiday/travel insurance. Quote
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