And we have lift off....wait, no we don't. After 2 attempted take offs that were aborted because the check engine light came on. Then we went back to the gate. Then after telling us "15 more minutes" about 5 times, we all got to grab our luggage and return to the gate. Apparently the repair the new Boeing 777 required went from "a few minutes" to "about 18 hours." Our flight was cancelled and the best we can do is to reschedule for the same rodeo tomorrow, leave ATL for Detroit at 10:55 AM, fly Detroit to Hong Kong at 3:30 and arrive Sunday night (HK time). Through the whole experience, I want to give the Delta employees credit for being as helpful and kind as you can imagine. After much confusion we found three people at the International Rebooking counter that worked with us over an hour to sort out our best option, track down our luggage and get us a hotel and meal coupons. They went so far as to give us free overnight kits ( see pic), travel vouchers for $100 off our next flight, and cards for free drinks in flight.
And so it is that I find myself at the Comfort Inn North in South Atlanta (??) instead of stuck in a 777 high over the pacific. I think I'll look up some friends and go have a drink. Lord knows, I could use one...
And so it is that I find myself at the Comfort Inn North in South Atlanta (??) instead of stuck in a 777 high over the pacific. I think I'll look up some friends and go have a drink. Lord knows, I could use one...
The "Skyteam overnight kit" including a skyteam logo tshirt (xl), basic toiletries including push up deodorant, and a note in 15 languages that says "We regret to inform you that your luggage has been lost. Our deepest condolences in your time of bereavement." Or something like that.
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