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Canceled / Delayed / Overbooked family of 5 stuck at new york for over 24 hrs

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Jan 4, 2009, 7:47 PM

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family of 5 stuck at new york for over 24 hrs

my wife and sister in law with 3 kids arrived at jfk on saturday jan 3rd at 3.00 pm. they had a conecting flight for houston. that flight was delayed and delayed and evantually they were bumped from that flight at 11.00 pm . they were given hotel very late night and promised a flight in the morning. next day they were given tkts to houston with 1 stop. that flight was also delayed. then they were given seats on continental to houston. At the continental counter they were told they do not have seats. right now they are again waiting in line at delta counter. it is over 24 hours with no end in sight. it is very frustrating and once they get home I will pursue all avenues including a law suit , so the airline will be more carefull in future and some other poor family can avoid this situation.

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