The Most Common Travel Disasters That You Have To Know About

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Missed flight

©The Telegraph

I mean, this could happen to the best of us! It seems like when we are at the airport before time, the plane is hours late, and we get no discount or explanation.

But when you are only two minutes late, you will have to run like a maniac through the gates, the boarding would be over, and you are now in an iffy situation.

This is what you will need to do:
If the plane has already left without you, then go to the airline’s desk immediately. There is a chance your airline will get you a seat on their next flight, and depending on the airline, you will know whether you will be charged or not (you will if the missed flight was your mistake).

If there are no other flights, then see if there are any available flights from your partner airlines’ carrier or just try for the next day.

If your airline refuses to help you get a seat for the next flight, then be ready to pay! This is a warning (and motivation) to always make it to the airport before your time, especially during the hot season.

If you missed a flight and your luggage has already been checked, then it will definitely go with or without you… Go to the ticket counter of your airline and ask them to locate the bags in order to hold them until you get there.

Lost luggage

©The Economist

Again, this could happen to the best of us for various reasons. You stand there waiting for your suitcases but it is nowhere to be found, even though you have wrapped them with neon yellow for easy spotting.

Not until a follow passenger gets their last suitcase, you realize; your bags were lost by the airline!

At this situation, you need to have your luggage claim ticket – it is necessary. In the baggage claim area, your airline must have an office or a counter; go there and fill out a form of ‘missing luggage’.

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