Travel Headaches
Ugh. Travel headaches. 
Tonight, our flight to Medford was canceled due to excessive fog, which means that Mal and I are stranded in San Francisco until the morning. 
It’s not the end of the world, but it’s been a long day of travel.
After a lot of miscommunication and confusion by the airline, we eventually, we got things sorted out and ended up on a flight to Eugene first thing tomorrow. Unfortunately, the morning flight to Medford was already booked and the next available flight isn’t until 8:00 tomorrow night, so Eugene was our best option.
So, tonight Mal and I are staying at a hotel near the airport, so we can catch our new flight bright and early in the morning. We had hoped that United would cover the cost of our hotel room, but they only offered us a rate discount. Boo.
I’m sort of obsessed with hotels, so, of course, I snapped some photos of our room. (I know I’m weird.)
Business blogger! 
Once we arrive in Eugene tomorrow, Mal and I are renting a car to drive 167 miles to Medford. We both love road trips, so maybe all of our travel troubles really aren’t so bad!
I’m exhausted from today’s travel marathon. Good night!!!
Posted by: Tina 27 comments
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on Dec 26th, 2009 at 2:35 am
Ughhh!! How annoying!! At least you got a flight tomorrow morning and a not-too-too-long drive. Hotel looks comfy
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 2:36 am
Hope you’ll have fun tomorrow on the road. That’s a great attitude you have, trying to see what can turn out to be fun out of all of this headache.
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 8:31 am
that’s pretty stinky that they didn’t cover your hotel
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:06 am
oh, that’s terrible. i can’t believe they didn’t cover your hotel. that’s outrageous. you guys have a good attitude though- here’s to a seamless rest of the journey!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Ugghh! Lots of folks have had travel woes this holiday season. Hope your flight and car ride today are uneventful and fast! Enjoy your time in Oregon- my sister lives there so I visit as often as I can.
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Sorry to hear about your travel troubles yesterday! Hopefully, today will be better. Best of luck!!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Tina, when you get a chance, you should check out United’s contract of carriage. Page 33 says they’re supposed to pay for that hotel room in full if there is a delay of more than 4 hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.: http://content.united.com/ual/asset/COC24junfinal.pdf
I think you would have a case to get a refund, if you wished. Either way, I hope you have safe travels today.
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:45 am
That’s ridiculous. They should cover your hotel. I hope you have a safe and fun road trip!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:47 am
What a bummer! At least you are keeping a great attitude about it.
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Sorry to hear about your travel. Have a safe journey and fingers crossed they will give you a hotel refund!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Ugh Tina that’s terrible. I hope you have a safe trip…
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Eek that sucks! I can’t believe they didn’t cover your hotel. Glad you’re staying positive though and travel safe today!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Traveling can be so stressful sometimes!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:33 am
Yuck! There is nothing worse than having your flight cancelled! I hope you get on the road safe and sound today!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:56 am
ugh! hope you get there soon!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 11:24 am
I love, love, love Eugene! If you have a chance, stop by Cafe Yumm! It is AMAZING!!!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Also, The Glenwood had one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in my LIFE!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 11:42 am
I love hotels too…
But I’m a little confused about why the airline didn’t pay for your hotel. Isn’t it their fault you had to stay in the hotel at all? Airlines annoy me sometimes!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Aww. Sorry about the travel confusion! And that sucks they didn’t pay for your hotel! BOO!
But I hope you have a good “road trip”!!!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 11:59 am
your from Medford? Crazy! That is where my dad grew up his entire childhood. I love that part of Mass. Haha small world. I hope you guys get home safe and sound!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Ugh, what a headache. At least you’ll get there today! And I love hotels too, it’s so cool how that little room can become your home for a few days!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I got stranded once and was not happy that they didn’t cover my hotel either. But a night in a hotel was nice.
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
im so sorry that your stranded :[ hope everything works out!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
You’re right – that kind of travel IS a headache – but when you are in the blogging frame of mind it actually makes it a little better. Kind of occupies you with new ways to tell a story about what’s happening to you. Enjoy your drive from Eugene to Medford – it’s beautiful through that corridor!
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Sorry you got stranded. Usually airlines won’t cover expenses if it is weather related – only if it is their fault. At least you got to stay in a hotel though. Have a nice drive.
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Way to keep things on the positive side! I’ve been stranded TWICE in airports in the past year, and I know it’s no fun.
Hope you and Mal make it safe and sound
on Dec 26th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Contact the airline…you should have gotten a better deal than just a discount for your inconvenience!