Top fifteen United Airlines/DIA hate tweets over delays that have stranded 1,000-plus

The weather system that blanketed Denver on Sunday and Monday is now wreaking havoc throughout the Midwest -- and one result has been huge delays at Denver International Airlines. Around 1,000 passengers have reportedly been stranded, with the majority stuck as a result of United Airlines canceling twenty-plus flights. Similar...

By Michael Roberts

May 13, 2014

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The weather system that blanketed Denver on Sunday and Monday is now wreaking havoc throughout the Midwest -- and one result has been huge delays at Denver International Airlines. Around 1,000 passengers have reportedly been stranded, with the majority stuck as a result of United Airlines canceling twenty-plus flights. Similar delays have impacted cities such as Chicago and Houston, too.

With nothing to do but hang out, plenty of disgruntled passengers have been venting their spleen on Twitter. Here are the fifteen most memorable tweets we found, many accompanied by photos from the scene. Count them down below.

Number 15:

So we're stranded in Denver and can't get to Cali until tomorrow night. Fucking brilliant.
— Andrea (@andreezy6) May 13, 2014

Number 14:

#if #anyone# #at #denver #airport #wants #my #spot #in #line #for #unitedAIRLINES #two #hundred #dollars
— jonathan (@JonHeredia) May 13, 2014

Number 13:

@united make that a two hour delay, missed connection understaffed customer support with no help. I'm stuck in Denver pic.twitter.com/rNDWArcJ1D
— Matthew Werner (@mattwerner) May 13, 2014

Number 12:

@Michaelolajide1 I should have stayed in NYC for Aerobox again! Wouldve beat being on the Denver Airport floor bcz of cancelled flights!
— EvilRZK (@EvilRZK) May 13, 2014

Number 11:

Denver Airport is the worst place to fly out of. Hands down. #eternaldelays
— Lauren McKell Casper (@laurencasper) May 13, 2014

Continue to keep counting the top fifteen United Airlines/DIA hate tweets over delays that have stranded 1,000-plus. Number 10:

2.5 hours on hold and I'm giving up. @united you should consider working on your customer service. Immediately. pic.twitter.com/zVWpQzePfF
— Denver Hutt (@DenverAllison) May 13, 2014

Number 9:

@nicoleislike my new home is the Denver airport.
— Gabriela Perez (@GabrielaIPerez) May 13, 2014

Number 8:

Arrived back @DenverAirport after almost 2 hour delay due to weather. Its nicer & warmer in Minnesota! pic.twitter.com/bFm92c7Hss
— James Dougherty (@Dougherty7NEWS) May 12, 2014

Number 7:

Soooo Denver for the night I guess #ihateunited @united
— Kare (@k_cruz) May 13, 2014

Number 6:

In case you were wondering, this is what @united customer service looks like. pic.twitter.com/JE9sgsRmU2
— Denver Hutt (@DenverAllison) May 13, 2014

Continue to keep counting the top fifteen United Airlines/DIA hate tweets over delays that have stranded 1,000-plus. Number 5:

@united you stranded my mother in Denver and told her it would be 2 days. Kept her bag and her meds. Fix it.
— Andy Eppler (@PrairieScholars) May 13, 2014

Number 4:

@DenverAllison @united #scrunited
— Jeremy Karney (@jeremykarney) May 13, 2014

Number 3:

@united I want to change cancelled flights and have been on phone for three hours. Stuck in Denver. Help please!
— Nick A Hartley (@NickAHartley) May 13, 2014

Number 2:

Denver Airport Gated Community May 2014 sponsored by @United - might get to sleep on a comfy patch of carpet tonight! pic.twitter.com/0dy1zFBRLq
— Cavatina Petrichor (@AvaTrich) May 13, 2014

Number 1:

After stranding hundreds of ppl overnight, how many @united cust service reps are here to help in the morning? One. pic.twitter.com/iLskJCwD4h
— Denver Hutt (@DenverAllison) May 13, 2014

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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