What happens if you miss your flight and it is your fault?

Nikki asked:


Say I wanted to book two separate flights to make it to my destination (meaning I would book one flight to one airport and when I arrived there I would have a layover until my next flight to my final destination left a couple of hours later). I would be booking this myself… possibly even two different airlines. If my first flight were delayed and I missed my second flight, the airline would see it as my fault. So what would happen in this situation? Would I have to buy a whole other ticket at full price on the spot to make it to my destination?

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6 Responses to “What happens if you miss your flight and it is your fault?”

1. CharliePhxAZ Says:
   September 9th, 2008 at 9:13 am

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   They would probably apply the value of the original ticket to the cost of the higher priced one, but that is about it. May I ask, why you just don’t buy one ticket with both segments on it? Even if it involves two airlines if the first is delayed you would be protected and rebooked on a later connecting flight? Please edit your question with more details as far as what your origin and destination is and which city you are connecting in. I, or someone else, may have some suggestions for you on how to do this.

2. DaBlkSupaMn Says:
   September 11th, 2008 at 8:22 am

   Create a video blog…instantly.

   you can get on the next available flight if there is room, if there isn’t any room then you better hope and pray that someone doesn’t make it to that flight and then you get there spot.. sort of a waiting list type a thing… its happen to me before

3. *~*Steph*~* Says:
   September 11th, 2008 at 10:28 pm

   Create a video blog

   some airlines just put u one another flight with an empty seat to your destination, but it depends u may have to pay for another ticket sorry

4. cidyah Says:
   September 13th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

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   I think this is the case. If one agent booked both tickets, usually the second flight would wait if the first flight arrived late or they’d try to accommadate you on another flight. Otherwise, it is up to the second airline to decide to book you on a different flight or refund you (if it was unused) provided that it was not a non-refundable ticket.

5. flash_flotsam Says:
   September 13th, 2008 at 11:23 pm

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   If you purchase two separate tickets and miss the second flight due to a delay on the first flight, it is your responsiblity, not the airline’s. They’re not going to hold the flight for you or anything of that sort. In fact, depending on the airline, that ticket immediately is cancelled and becomes worthless as soon as you don’t show up for the flight.

   That being said, though, many airlines will allow you to invoke their so-called “flat-tire rule” that allows you to stand by for the next available flight if you show up within a certain time after the flight leaves. The policy depends by airline.

   The easy way to get around this is to find a travel agent (either online or in person) who will book both flights on the same ticket. That offers you protection in the event of a delay on the first flight.

6. Servette Says:
   September 15th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

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   And that is one of the MAIN reason to use travel agents.
   They will never have done the way you did.
   Most people book tickets on line, not knowing the problems that might occur.

   Since, you purchased two separate tickets (one for each segment), as for the second airline goes, they had no clue that you were actually “connecting”. For them you just never showed up and if you are lucky enough, they can put you on the next available flight, if seat are available. Otherwise you must purchase another ticket and pay the difference of the fare.

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