Long delays in the EU are great...had a 5 hour delay at the Barcelona airport a few years ago...beautiful mall-like terminal, and per EU regulations got a big refund - over $400 - on my ticket (United Airlines).
Had a OVERNIGHT DELAY in Zurich in 2001 on a company business trip.
Plane had a fuel leak when we were SITTING ON THE TARMAC READY FOR TAKEOFF!
Plane pilots behind us reported smoke to the tower and we were suddenly surrounded by fire engines and they foamed the plane!...............