Summary
A family planning to fly together on Delta Air Lines faced issues when their flight was canceled and they were rebooked on an earlier one without guaranteed seats. Airline policies in the U.S. do not require seating families together, leading to problems for travelers when changes occur.
Key Facts
- A parent bought five tickets for a Delta flight from Montreal to Atlanta, wanting the family to sit together.
- The original flight was canceled; they were rebooked on an earlier flight without assigned seats.
- U.S. airlines are not required by law to seat families together.
- Families often face seat assignment challenges after flight changes or cancellations.
- Solutions include contacting airlines or gate agents but are not always guaranteed.
- Strategies suggested include offering better seats in exchange during a switch request.
