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What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled💟


Updated January 30th, 2023

Flight Canceled or Delayed? Here's What to Do.

If your flight has been canceled or delayed, remember that federal law entitles you to a full cash refund for the cost of your airfare (regardless of the reason).

Follow these steps to claim compensation in the event your flight has been canceled or delayed.

Get on the airline's app – or make an international call.

First, pull up the airline's app on your phone. Most airline apps allow you to easily rebook your flight for free. Getting in line to speak with an agent and calling the airline while you wait is also a good idea (albeit slower than using an app), and social media messaging, texting or WhatsApp may prove helpful. 

Recommends a lesser-known tactic: calling the airline's international numbers. Airlines have offices in Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and more. "While it can be costly, you can often get through to an agent more quickly," ❗

Note that, depending on why your flight was canceled, finding seats on a new flight may prove difficult and may alter your travel plans considerably.

Book a hotel

Next, determine if you need overnight accommodations. "If you were originally booked on the last flight of the night and there are no other options, grab a hotel room near the airport before they're all taken.

Ask for a refund

If the airline cancels your flight or it's "significantly delayed" (currently defined on a case-by-case basis) and you're forced to change your travel plans, the Department of Transportation requires airlines to provide a full refund. Unfortunately, getting a refund is often a lengthy and frustrating process, and as such, the DOT is actively working to improve this with protections for flyers –

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