Air travel is one of the fastest ways to go from one place to another. On some occasions, it is the only way to get to another continent with ease.
The holidays is when people have time to travel, and getting a flight cancelled will strand countless passengers. Cancellation of flights is most susceptible during the holidays as the weather is harsh and unpredictable.
Learning what to do when a flight gets cancelled will spell the difference between a comfortable experience and horrible experience. What follows are the common tips used when a flight is cancelled or delayed.
As soon as your flight is cancelled, get in line before the line piles up. Head to the nearest airline customer service desk as others would also be headed in that direction.
While falling in line, make sure to get to the phone and call the airline. Rather than wasting time, it would be best to call the airline while waiting. The airline would usually pick up before you reach the end of the line, and can even rebook you beforehand. Even if you don't get your flight rebooked, you can get useful information for the desk.
You could also use the airport wifi to go online. Some airlines have apps to re-book their passengers. Or you can tweet about your situation, as some airlines check tweets for customer service problems.
Get compensation if you are eligible for one. Compensations are usually eligible if the flight is cancelled due to a technical problem.
After falling in line and rebooking your flight, make sure to get a hotel room. Get comfortable because at this point, nothing can be done with regard to the cancelled flight. It is better to be comfortable than get infuriated at something beyond your control. Sometimes, if you're qualified, the airline can give free accommodations.
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