How hard is it to get from Indy to Dallas?

My son and his girlfriend were coming to Dallas for a visit before they go back to college. My son had been living with his Girlfriend's family in Indy, while he was working his summer job. I haven`t seen either of them for several months, so I was so very excited for their visit.

Tickets were bought a few months ago for their trip, and because we used frequent flyer miles there were no direct flights. We chose a flight into Dallas through Houston, and a return through Chicago. The reason was if they got stuck in either layover airport, they were within driving distance to their final destination.

No Updates? I think you can consider Canceled an Update. Just saying!

While the kids were in the air from Indy to Houston, my husband received 4 text messages from United delaying their trip from Huston to Dallas. They were originally scheduled to arrive at 10 PM  and we were now at about a 1 AM arrival. My husband decided to get them a hotel room at DFW, and we would pick them up in the morning. WAIT!!! Another text. Their flight was canceled. Figures!

When they landed in Houston our son called, and my husband gave him the bad news. He had his own news to give us, the jet bridge was broken, and they were stuck on the plane until someone fixed it. While they were stuck on the plane my husband went to work making arrangements to see how we were going to get them to Dallas. The next available flight was tomorrow at 6 PM. Really? Time for Plan B.

Houston must not be at Phase 4 yet!

National rental car, and a Hyatt hotel in Houston for the night. Luckily we were able to get both by using points, so it was no additional cost. They will be able to get a good nights sleep and drive into Dallas tomorrow. Now, they will be here a little before noon, instead of the 8 hours later if they re-booked with United. Our son was not too upset after seeing the rental car he gets to drive. Inconvenience should have some perks.

We call that "Ticket Red"! He parked it under a light just like his Dad taught him. So proud!