Saint
Johnners still in good spirits, despite enduring multiple flight
cancellations and delays at multiple airports while trying to get home
from their Christmas vacations after Thursday's heavy snowfall.
Roy
and Muriel Marr had been traveling from Florida with their family for
over 24 hours to get back to Rothesay. Their original flight from
Toronto had been cancelled, so they had to transfer at the Halifax
International Airport. The two say they don't blame the airline, and say
the ticket agents have been working hard to get them home -- including
giving a hotel and meal vouchers.
Pat
Teehan is visiting his girlfriend in Saint John, and wasn't bothered by
his flight being cancelled Thursday night since he had a place to stay
in Toronto. He says it's frustrating to be on standby, but says it's
expected this time of year.
Lilly
Both from Quispamsis was ready for the delays by packing a carry-on bag
full of extra clothes and food. She says she had to drive 2 hours to the
airport in Edmonton to find out her flight was delayed and she missed
all her connecting flights. She says what bothered her was that she only
received one ticket to Ottawa, instead of all to Montreal, then Saint
John. She says she received no compensation because the cancellation was
weather related. Despite that, she says she's not cranky, just a little
tired. Both says it hasn't ruined her vacation, since it happened
towards the end, not the beginning.
Carolann
Hatt from Back Bay is also in good spirits, despite having flight
cancellations and delays from Ottawa. She says she's happy since she had
good Christmas and just hopes everyone gets home safe and sound.