My flight got canceled in Denver and I was stuck with a $400 hotel bill

This was last month, flying back from a trip. A storm hit and the airline just said good luck, no help. I had to find a place to sleep and the airport hotels were all jacking up their prices. Ended up at a basic spot for $400, which blew my whole budget. I called around and found a cheaper motel 20 minutes away for the next night, but that first charge hurt. Has anyone else had to deal with a sudden cancelation and found a better way to handle the hotel cost?

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joseph_green1315d ago

Ugh, that's the worst. I got hit with that once and now I always pack a credit card with trip delay insurance. It actually covered a hotel room when my flight got stuck overnight.

adams.river14d ago

My strategy is just to bring a sleeping bag and claim a spot by the charging stations. The Denver airport floor is surprisingly comfortable after the third hour. I've become an expert at spotting the cleanest carpet squares. It's a free upgrade to what I call "terminal camping," and the vending machine dinner really adds to the experience.

jenny4215d ago

Honestly, that's such a rough spot to be in. I saw a travel blog post that said to always ask the airline for a voucher first, even if they say no help. @joseph_green13 has the right idea with insurance too, it's a lifesaver.