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Missed flight penalty: American Airlines charges $742 to student delayed by customs

July 16, 2009

Call it the “missed flight” penalty. Katerina Naumenko, a medical student in Grenada, had to shell out an extra $742 when she missed a connecting flight in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

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

June 10, 2009

If you’re delayed on your way to the airport because of a summer thunderstorm, you might think you’re out of luck. Most airlines now gladly charge you a full walk-up fare for the next flight when you don’t get to the gate on time — even if it’s for a reason beyond your control. But here’s a secret.

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