25 Useful Tips For When Airlines Mess Up Your Travel Plans

It's the Holiday season, and for many of us, that means schlepping across the state, country, or planet to spend time with our loved ones. While Holiday Traffic is one thing, Holiday air travel is a whole different (expensive) affair, which often goes astray. Sometimes things happen - storms, acts of god, people not setting their alarm and starting a domino effect that sets the whole airline off by a few hours for part of the day - and we need to be prepared when these things happen, so here are 25 Useful Tips For When Airlines Mess Up Your Travel Plans.

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Find out why your travel plans have been changed.

Find out if you've been re-booked.

Call Customer Service

Be kind.

Read the fine print.

Be on time!

Have the airline track your baggage.

Find out if you are entitled to cash compensation.

Switch airlines.

Ask for better accommodations.

Pack irreplaceables on your carry-on.

You get what you pay for.

Let your people on the other end know as soon as there's a problem.

Remember the domino effect.

Know your tarmac rights.

A note about flight attendants

Consider buying trip cancellation or interruption insurance when you book your flight.

Document your issues and save receipts for any expenses you incur due to a delay or lost luggage.

Consider renting a car, if possible.

Call and re-confirm your car rental.

Check out loungebuddy.com

Charge your phone.

Know what to do if you lose your passport.

Call those who are depending on you in event of a delay.

Relax!

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