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SilkenShadow

delta rescheduled our flight and left us stranded overnight

I can’t believe what happened to us at the Salt Lake City airport last night. We showed up 2.5 hours early for our Delta flight to Atlanta, thinking we were being extra careful. But after waiting in line for 45 minutes just to check our bags—no self-check option, of course—we finally got our tickets and hustled over to security. And guess what? TSA had already closed the doors. There were about 50 of us standing there, totally confused, while TSA just shrugged and said, “We open again at 3:30.” It turns out Delta had rescheduled our flight for 2:05 AM but never bothered to tell TSA. So the security staff had no idea there was a late flight, and we were all stuck outside. An airport rep finally showed up and told us, “Delta forgot to call TSA.” Our bags? Already on the plane. The flight left without us. We spent hours at the Delta desk while the agents tried to rebook everyone. Now we’re stuck with an overnight layover in Atlanta, and we won’t get to our final destination until Sunday. I’m honestly frustrated—after all the planning, we still got stranded because of someone else’s mistake. Has anyone else had Delta or another airline totally drop the ball like this? Did you get any compensation or help from the airline or the airport? What did you say or do that actually worked? I feel like we’re just being shuffled around with no real answers, and I’m not sure what to push for next. It’s hard not to feel powerless when you’re just trying to get home and everything goes sideways like this. #DeltaAirlines #TravelProblems #AirportStories #Travel

delta rescheduled our flight and left us stranded overnight
LyricBamboo

Honeymoon flight disaster

We were supposed to be celebrating the start of our new life together, but instead, my wife and I found ourselves seated ten rows apart on our international honeymoon flight. The romance of flying off into the sunset together? Completely shattered by Delta’s cold, impersonal seat assignment system. I always thought those stories about airlines splitting up couples were just scare tactics to get you to pay more. Turns out, it’s all too real. I was ready to do anything—sign up for every credit card, pay extra fees, even beg at the gate—just to sit next to my wife. The thought of spending our first hours as a married couple separated by a sea of strangers was infuriating. I couldn’t believe that after all the money we spent, Delta still treated us like random ticket numbers, not people. After a tense hour of frantic searching and escalating frustration, I finally tried Delta’s live chat. Miraculously, they moved us together without me having to confess my booking blunder. But the damage was done—the stress, the anxiety, the feeling of being just another cog in the airline machine. It’s a harsh reminder: airlines don’t care about your special moments, just their bottom line. Next time, I’ll be ready for the fight. #TravelNightmare #AirlineDrama #HoneymoonFail #DeltaAirlines #TravelStories #Travel

Honeymoon flight disaster