{"id":122497,"date":"2024-09-02T21:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T21:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/02\/things-to-do-if-your-flight-is-delayed-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-09-02T21:00:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T21:00:22","slug":"things-to-do-if-your-flight-is-delayed-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/02\/things-to-do-if-your-flight-is-delayed-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do if your flight is delayed &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The U.S. is currently in the throes of what may be the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tsa-predicts-busiest-labor-day\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">busiest Labor Day<\/a> travel period on record.<\/p>\n<p>Between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4, the Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million passengers. With so many moving parts and such high footfall \u2014 as much as we hate to tempt fate \u2014 the chances of delays and cancellations can be significantly more likely.<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself caught up in a lengthy wait for your flight, there are some things you need to know about flight delays before you head off to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tpg-readers-favorite-airport-lounges\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airport lounge<\/a> to drink away your sorrows. Sometimes, you may even be entitled to financial compensation for your inconvenience.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you should do if your flight&#8217;s been delayed.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"check-with-the-gate-agent\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Check with the gate agent<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:70.1953125%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1237406901-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">PAUL HENNESSY\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to catastrophize when your flight is delayed \u2014 especially if you think you might be in for a long wait before things get back on track.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t skip off to the airport lounge at the first opportunity, though. It might not always seem like it, but when a flight is knocked off schedule, airlines are usually working pretty hard to get things back on track and avoid further fallout. As such, the specific timings of your delay can change at very short notice.<\/p>\n<p>Before heading off to entertain yourself and settle in for the wait, take a moment to chat with the gate agents. Ask about the new flight time or when they expect to have another update. They typically know what you should expect and can indicate whether you have time for a nap or should sit tight.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t rely solely on the airport departure and arrival boards, as they are sometimes not updated. Although they&#8217;re usually accurate, you&#8217;ll get the most up-to-date flight departure information through the airline&#8217;s app.<\/p>\n<p>Having multiple sources of information is better than relying on just one source.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"know-your-credit-cards-delay-and-cancellation-policy\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Know your credit card&#8217;s delay and cancellation policy<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.66666666666666%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-108196878.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">MLENNY\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here at TPG, we talk a lot about how to make your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">travel rewards credit cards<\/a> work for you. Those credit card perks aren&#8217;t just limited to earning airline <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elite status<\/a> or getting access to the best lounge for planespotting.<\/p>\n<p>One underrated credit card benefit that can come to the rescue when things go wrong is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/cards-with-trip-delay-reimbursement\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">trip delay coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trip delay protection ensures that you won&#8217;t be responsible for additional (reasonable) expenses following a lengthy trip delay due to weather, operational problems, strikes or other unplanned events. You will likely need to pay for the expenses upfront, but you may be eligible for reimbursement by your card issuer after the fact.<\/p>\n<p>Credit cards with trip delay protection include:<\/p>\n<p><em>*Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Please visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/cards-with-trip-delay-reimbursement\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best credit cards that offer trip delay reimbursement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"see-if-youre-eligible-for-a-refund\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">See if you&#8217;re eligible for a refund<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/01\/GettyImages-1202636998-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">CREATIVE TOUCH IMAGING LTD\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you decide not to fly on your originally scheduled flight due to significant <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-not-get-stuck-during-airline-delays-cancellations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">delays and cancellations<\/a>, you should get your money or points back. Airlines will generally try and push a flight credit voucher on you, but you don&#8217;t have to settle for it; you are entitled to a cash refund if you want it.<\/p>\n<p>You may have an option to cancel and get a refund available through your airline&#8217;s website or app. However, airlines don&#8217;t always make it simple to ask for a refund; you may end up having to call the customer service line.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re flying within the European Union, flying from the EU to a non-EU country on any airline, or flying into the EU from a non-EU country on an EU airline, your travel falls under the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/claim-eu-261-coronavirus\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EU261 regulation<\/a>. This regulation covers compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding, cancellation or long flight delays.<\/p>\n<p>If you arrive at your final destination with a delay of more than three hours, you are entitled rto compensation (unless the delay was due to extraordinary circumstances, like terrorism).<\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex, click<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/flight-delay-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. is currently in the throes of what may be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record. Between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4, the Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million passengers. 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