Comments on: Missed your flight? Your airline may help — if you know what to ask for

By: zakari

zakari — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:58:52 +0000

Contacting the reservation desk is the best option

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By: Sasha M

Sasha M — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:28:29 +0000

In my experience *calling* the airline is not something you should do if you are just about to miss your flight; it will very likely result in them charging you, while just showing up at the airport will very likely result in being put on the next available flight for free.

By: Andy M

Andy M — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:07:13 +0000

I remember the nightmare I had when I missed a United flight and it was their fault. It was a connecting flight and the agent at the counter didn’t want any part of it. I felt like I was being lectured on how important it is to be on time although my transportation to the airport in question was another United flight. I asked for a supervisor and he called the TSA. Luckily I was able to speak with a supervisor and the supervisor apologized for my inconvenience and put me on the next flight that was 8 hours later. I asked for a food voucher or something so I could grab a bite to eat and I was offered nothing. After that I decided I would never go through Dulles again.

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Best of the Blogs | Travel Blog - Tripbase — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:55:27 +0000

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By: David Z

David Z — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:20:43 +0000

So what is the password if one just misses a Continental flight?

Please?

Kidding aside, the passenger ought to either go straight to the airline counter or call them ASAP despite missing the flight due to thunderstorms. The sooner it’s brought to their attention, the sooner some can check if the passenger can still be put on the next flight or so without necessarily paying extra fees.

Of course, there’s always the risk you might get a rather unsympathetic agent. But in my experience dealing with some airlines, especially U.S.-based ones, many are willing to help if there’s especially room for one more.

By: Carrie Charney

Carrie Charney — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:54:13 +0000

So what is the password if one just misses a Continental flight?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:33:52 +0000

American Airlines really came through for me 2 Fridays ago when I overslept and missed a flight to a cruise. I woke up as my first flight was supposed to be landing at DFW. They reinstated my ticket with no fees, extremely lucky since I was flying on frequent flyer miles. The only issue is all the flights to anywhere out my local airport were sold out/overbooked for the next 3 days, except one Southwest flight to Dallas. American agreed to let me start my journey at DFW, and I took the Southwest flight to Love Field then took a taxi to DFW.

The only cost to me for the entire mistake – the last minute one way ticket on Southwest, the taxi from Love Field to DFW, and the time I lost sightseeing in Vancouver. Thank you American (and my travel agent who came up with the Southwest flight) for coming to my rescue.

By: Carver

Carver — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:24:32 +0000

American airlines has a far more generous rule. Unless forbidden by the fare rules, you can stand by for any flight later or earlier in the same day that travels to your destination without penalty.

I onced booked a 7am flight but due to unforeseen work issues,ended up taking the 6pm flight. No drama at all.

By: Joe Mosman

Joe Mosman — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:42:25 +0000

It’s not a secret. Frontier Airlines usually advises their “two hour rule” policy if you miss your flight, AND, you can pay a flat fee to confirm a seat on the next flight. If you bought a Classic Plus ticket, you won’t have to pay a penny to confirm a later flight the same day.