An ugly end to a great Negril week-AC1699

[Captain Oil]

All these stories should be a good lesson for other people to learn how to travel. Everyone should pack whatever they need to survive for a day in their carry-on luggage. And if one is flying to a cold climate to pack at least a light jacket. Change of clothes is a good idea. Also some light snacks in case you are stuck in a plane for hours waiting for a "quick fix". Plan for the worst when traveling

[thepegboy]

Thanks for your comments, Negrilsand and Captain Oil. I'm not convinced AC could'nt find a replacement aircraft, or charter us with a different carrier. MBJ is 2 air-hours from many north american hubs served by AC. I believe they just didn't care to make it happen, or pay for it. I have asked the VP of maintenance for some logistical answers, I doubt I will get replies.
I think everyone was prepared to 'survive' with thier carry-ons, but this wasn't about survival, it was about the comfort we paid for. How many circumstances should one reasonably prepare for in a carry-on? Note that none of us expected to end up in Toronto's outdoors.