How to Make the Most of Unavoidable Airline Delays
Sponsored Links:Flight delays and cancellations are rising. You can blame it on everything from inclement weather to overcrowded airports and financial problems. We’ll tell you what rights and liberties you have when your flight is cancelled.
1. Find the cause
Airlines are not required by law to notify you of a cancelled flight. But according to Bill Mosely of the Department of Transportation, they must tell you the real reason for the cancellation. What perks you’re entitled to lies in the balance. If your cancellation is caused by a mechanical failure, flight consolidation or a lack of crew, and you are stuck overnight, you’ll be able to get meal vouchers, hotel accommodations and discounts. If the cancellation is because of bad weather or resulting air traffic delays, there’s not much you can do. You’re at the mercy of the airline.
2. Ask about connections
If you are on a non-stop flight that is cancelled, you want to ask about any connecting flights that will help you reach your destination on time. The easiest thing for airlines to do is to just put you on the next flight. It’s up to you to ask for connections. If you’re flying from New York to Dallas, a thirty-minute layover in St. Louis may save you more time than waiting for another non-stop flight at your original airport.
3. Get on another flight
If your flight has been cancelled, one of your best bets is to find another airline carrier with the same destination. If your entire flight has been cancelled, a lot of passengers are just going to be shifted to the next flight time. And that means the next flight may become overbooked very quickly. So think about an alternate airline. You’ll have more luck if you take matters into your own hands. Stempler recommends having a list of other flights and airlines with you to call. Have your original carrier transfer your ticket to the airline electronically.
4. Follow your bags
If you’ve already checked your bags and then discover that your flight was cancelled, it’s likely your luggage will be temporarily lost. If you’ve changed flights because of a cancellation, call the airline you originally booked through. They should have kept track of your luggage. The first airline you booked with is ultimately responsible for your bags. If your bags are delayed for a few hours, you will be able to get your bags delivered to your destination at no cost.
5. Get a refund
If your airline is responsible for the cancellation of your flight, you are entitled to a full refund, even if you have a non-refundable ticket. Typically the delay resulting from a cancelled flight must be significant, lasting until the next day, according to Bill Mosely of the Department of Transportation. Don’t forget this doesn’t apply if you were stranded because of a snowstorm or a hurricane. You’ll also be able to get a refund if your plane lands at an airport that is different than the one you had planned on. When requesting a refund, take care of it on the spot. The faster you seek action, the better your outcome will be.
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It’s about Batavia Air, flight from Malang to Jakarta, Indonesia.
I’ve purchase tickets for my family thru Batavia Air that just open a New Route Malang-Jakarta. I was shock to find out that It wasn’t a flight from Malang to Jakarta but instead, there was a bus waiting at Malang airport readdy to take us with the bus( about 3 hours driving ) to Surabaya Airport.
How is that possible? In the ticket stated Departure Time at 12:00PM and Arrival Time at 13:20 PM in Jakarta.
I thing this is a Fraud. Should KNKT do anything about this?