Having your flight canceled is always a bummer. But what about when that cancellation can’t be blamed on stormy weather or a faulty plane… does that make it worse?
Fliers at Gainesville Regional Airport saw their travel plans go awry when they were told Sunday afternoon that Delta Air Lines was canceling their flight. Instead, the plane was used to fly the University of Florida men’s basketball team, The Gainesville Sun reports.
The plane originally slated to carry the Florida Gators was grounded due to maintenance issues. The team was heading to Storrs, Conn., for a Monday evening game.
Rather than chartering a different plane, Delta opted to cancel passenger flight 5059 en route to Atlanta. Delta spokesman Michael Thomas told The Sun that all passengers were accommodated on other flights and given vouchers for future trips.
“Delta apologizes to those customers on Delta Connection flight 5059, operated by ExpressJet, who were impacted by the resulting cancellation of their flight,” he stated in an apology.
Unfortunately for the Gators, while they made it to Connecticut in one piece, they did not win the game.
h/t Gawker
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Created with business travelers in mind, Terminal 5′s Heathrow Boutique offers complimentary personal shoppers to help plan your travel wardrobe or select a gift. Thomas Pink, for example, will iron your new suit and put it in a flight-ready package. The terminal also houses an 11,000-square-foot Harrods and, for the culture-minded, a gallery showcasing sculptures by emerging British artists. Of the 105 restaurants, we recommend making advance reservations at Gordon Ramsay’s sleek Plane Food to relax with a pint while watching busy chefs whip up roasted cod with herb gnocchi and wild mushrooms in the glass-enclosed kitchen. Year 2014 will bring in even more ways to kill time: The Queen’s Terminal (2) debuts next June with 52 shops and 17 restaurants. strongTip:/strong If you’ve got to spend the night, check into the Sofitel London Heathrow (emfrom $147/em). It’s connected to T5 via a walkway and has a spa, 24/7 fitness center and 45 meeting rooms. ema href=”http://www.heathrowairport.com/” title=”Best Airports for a Long Layover: Heathrow Airport” target=”_blank”heathrowairport.com/a/embr /br /
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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
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With nearly 100 years in the same locationmdash;it’s the only airport able to make that claimmdash;this one-terminal hub has a long record of pleasing passengers. It’s got the world’s only museum to be annexed in an airport, the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (free), which showcases paintings by Dutch masters such as Jan Steen and Ferdinand Bol. You can also settle into an armchair at the world’s first airport library, stocked with print and e-tomes available in 29 languages. Business travelers appreciate the free Wi-Fi, multiple spas (where you can opt to have Garra rufa fish nibble on your feet) and showers at Departure Lounge 3′s Mercure hotel. Unwind with a glass of champagne at Bubbles Seafood Wine Bar (Departure Lounge 1), or get some peace and quiet at the totally device-free Silence Centre. strongTip:/strong A five-star Hilton Hotel will open here in 2015; in the meantime, stay at the Sheraton, which can be accessed via the airport’s arrival and departure halls. ema href=”http://www.schiphol.nl/index_en.html” title=”Best Airports for a Long Layover: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport” target=”_blank”schiphol.nl/a/embr /br /
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Munich International Airport
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Whether you’re spending time in Germany or simply passing through its Bavarian capital, you can sample some of the country’s best brews at Airbräu. The airport’s traditional tavern houses a beer garden shaded by chestnut trees (open October–May) and an onsite brewery and has live music. Other options: Stretch your legs in the über-modern Terminal 2, take a nap in the hub’s individual sleeping pods equipped with iPhone and USB ports (T2 levels 4 and 5; about $20 per hour), or, if your itinerary includes an overnight, check into the Kempinski Hotel Airport, which is one minute from Terminal 2 and a five-minute walk from Terminal 1. Here, execs en route can take advantage of offices and meeting rooms at the Municon Conference Center and a comfortable VIP wing. To make things smoother for the up to 11 million more passengers a year, the airport will open an $862 million satellite location, Terminal 2, in 2015. strongTip:/strong If you’ve got a three-hour-plus layover, consider taking a 20-minute taxi ride to the renowned Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan for a pint, bratwurst and views over the quaint town of Freising. ema href=”http://www.munich-airport.de/en” title=”Best Airports for a Long Layover: Munich International Airport” target=”_blank”munich-airport.de/a/embr /br /
Zurich Airport
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It’s easy to navigate this busy European airport, thanks in part to an extensive renovation (think two rooftop terraces, a kids zone and more) that wrapped up in 2011 and the ongoing reconstruction of Terminal 2. All of the little things add up: There are 16 locker-style cell phone charging stations, rooms for sleeping and showering, plenty of shops and restaurants and even bikes and in-line skates for rent. One especially fun touch is the Skymetro rail between Terminals A and E, which pipes in the bucolic sounds of the Alps. strongTip:/strong Indulge your yen for fine chocolate at the Sprüngli Café. ema href=”http://www.zurich-airport.com” title=”Best Airports for a Long Layover: Zurich Airport” target=”_blank”zurich-airport.com/a/embr /br /
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Changi International Airport, Singapore
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Singapore’s hub channels a childlike sense of play with a butterfly garden, free movie theaters, a 40-foot slide and a Balinese-themed rooftop pool in the airport’s flagship Terminal 1. Art lovers will also appreciate the Kinetic Rain sculpture made up of 1,216 bronze “droplets” that take different shapes. In Terminal 2, you can also look forward to an entertainment area (think Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and more). But serious business services are far from neglected. By the numbers, there are 200 iPad-wielding agents; 550 free Internet terminals, plus airport-wide free Wi-Fi; 856 free USB ports and power sockets; multiple business centers; a Bloomberg lounge in T2 and the Departure Transit lounge; two hotels (the 320-room Crowne Plaza off T3 and the more functional, by-the-hour Ambassador Transit Hotel); and the VIP JetQuay CIP Terminal, which offers personal check-in and a ride to your gate. As if that weren’t enough, a fourth terminal is scheduled to open in 2017. strongTip:/strong If you have a five-hour or longer layover, sign up for one of the airport’s free, two-hour city tours, which are conducted in English (sign up in T2 and T3). ema href=”http://www.changiairport.com” title=”Best Airports for a Long Layover: Changi Airport” target=”_blank”zurich-airport.com/a/embr /br /
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Hong Kong International Airport
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Located on the man-made island of Hong Kong Harbour, this two-terminal airport packs a serious punch. All of the work-related facilities and services one could demand are here, but it’s really the extras that keep play-hard types happy during long layovers. Namely, the outdoor nine-hole regulation golf course, the world’s first airport IMAX theater and the iSports simulator for car racing and basketball. Outposts of Michelin-starred and other restaurants such as Hung’s Delicacies, Tasty Congee Noodle Wantun Shop and Thai Chiu are worth a visit when hunger strikes. For the ultimate in relaxation, pony up the $50-plus fee for a pass to one of two super-sleek Traveler’s Lounges, outfitted with a bar and showers. strongTip:/strong The Regal Airport Hotel, connected to T1, has been named World’s Best Airport Hotel two years running by Skytrax. ema href=”http://www.hongkongairport.com” title=”Best Airports for a Long Layover: Hong Kong Airport” target=”_blank”hongkongairport.com/a/embr /br /
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