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!!!
Tags: Oregon
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) — December 26, 2009 @ 2:35 am
Ughhh!! How annoying!! At least you got a flight tomorrow morning and a not-too-too-long drive. Hotel looks comfy
Nurit - 1 family. friendly. food. — December 26, 2009 @ 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.
Morgan @ Life After Bagels — December 26, 2009 @ 8:31 am
that’s pretty stinky that they didn’t cover your hotel
Allie — December 26, 2009 @ 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!
Meal Makeover Mom Janice — December 26, 2009 @ 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.
Jen — December 26, 2009 @ 9:29 am
Sorry to hear about your travel troubles yesterday! Hopefully, today will be better. Best of luck!!
Tasha — December 26, 2009 @ 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.
MelissaNibbles — December 26, 2009 @ 9:45 am
That’s ridiculous. They should cover your hotel. I hope you have a safe and fun road trip!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — December 26, 2009 @ 9:47 am
What a bummer! At least you are keeping a great attitude about it.
Vee — December 26, 2009 @ 9:50 am
Sorry to hear about your travel. Have a safe journey and fingers crossed they will give you a hotel refund!
Kristen @ Change of Pace — December 26, 2009 @ 9:53 am
Ugh Tina that’s terrible. I hope you have a safe trip…
Susan — December 26, 2009 @ 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!
Jenna — December 26, 2009 @ 10:16 am
Traveling can be so stressful sometimes!
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — December 26, 2009 @ 10:33 am
Yuck! There is nothing worse than having your flight cancelled! I hope you get on the road safe and sound today!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — December 26, 2009 @ 10:56 am
ugh! hope you get there soon!
Katie (Life Discombobulated) — December 26, 2009 @ 11:24 am
I love, love, love Eugene! If you have a chance, stop by Cafe Yumm! It is AMAZING!!!
Katie (Life Discombobulated) — December 26, 2009 @ 11:26 am
Also, The Glenwood had one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in my LIFE!
Kelly — December 26, 2009 @ 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!
Janna (Just Flourishing) — December 26, 2009 @ 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”!!!
AJ — December 26, 2009 @ 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!
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen — December 26, 2009 @ 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!
Cynthia (It All Changes) — December 26, 2009 @ 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.
Kailey — December 26, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
im so sorry that your stranded :[ hope everything works out!
Tracie (@hollafoodzone) — December 26, 2009 @ 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!
Emily Eats and Exercises — December 26, 2009 @ 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.
Jenny — December 26, 2009 @ 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
Kel — December 26, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
Contact the airline…you should have gotten a better deal than just a discount for your inconvenience!