re: Worst ground delay you've had when flying

In 2003, trying to get back home to Laffy on a one hour flight from Atlanta Hartsfield on Delta. After 3 hours delay, we take off and then immediately land at Hartsfield due to "equipment problems".

Another 3 hour delay, we take off again on the second plane and immediately land again at Hartsfield. I am not joking. Another 3 hour delay, we take off again on the third plane. Then we land at Meridian due to, yes, "equipment problems".

After five hours waiting at Meridian's convenience store sized terminal, and another security and baggage check, we finally board the fourth plane for Lafayette. It took 16 hours to get home on Delta. I could have driven back in 8 hours.

No refund, partial refund, voucher, food or drink, or even an apology from Delta. They acted as though it was just another day.