During weather delays, or cancellations, MOST of the time, transferring between carriers is not done, because it isn't simply a "free" transfer. Continental would have to pay the other carrier for the fare of that ticket, the same as if you went to that carrier, and purchased the same ticket. Usually, however, if it would be 24 hrs or more, before they can rebook you on another Continental flight, they will find whatever means necessary to get you to your destination, including other carriers. Vouchers, etc., are not offered for weather. The airlines cannot control weather, and it really doesn't make sense to give out vouchers for something the airline has no control over, anymore than the passenger. Unfortunately, one risk of flying that is all on the passengers, is weather. If you get stuck, your stuck. I know it doesn't seem fare, but trust me, the airlines loose money, after money by cancelling a flight, and they are certainly not asking for bad weather, anymore than you are. That is one of the most stressful times to work for an airline, is a bad weather day.
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