First cancel they got me on the same route the next day....when that was cancelled I sensed a trend and didn't want to repeat the grief again and after two hour wait I said I would like to pursue a refund and the agent was very nice and said she would "request" it. So we will see. (and it was cancelled for the third day)

I don't think their plan is to move anyone to another airline....at least it was not offered to me.

Newark today United 85 cancellations...United connection airline Republic...151 (77% of all their flights)

Note to self...stay away from EWR at all costs