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Not entirely true. Many airlines have some kind of accommodation for same day delays due to extenuating circumstances (aka 'flat tire on way to airport' or 'missed connection from other airline').

Furthermore, even "protected" transfers can be a hassle as many airlines treat those without status like crap. Sure, you'll get another flight, but when and you might be left footing the bill for the hotel for the night.

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> Sure, you'll get another flight, but when and you might be left footing the bill for the hotel for the night.

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. Which airline will not cover hotel costs if you are missing a connection because of their fault? Is that even legal??

Weather isn't "their" fault. With United for example, unless you are 1k status, they won't cover hotels due to flight cancellations or delays due to weather. They give you a scrap of paper with "discounts on hotels". Thankfully, I am 1K, but I've seen many an irate customer in Chicago affected by this.

United.

Bad weather delay? Miss a connection to another United flight? Bad luck buddy!

Since those flights are not on the same booking it's not a connecting flight and they don't have to help you. They might, but if they don't there's nothing you can do about it.

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