Missing your plane ride is inevitably one of the worst moments.

What to do?

Can we wait for the next flight?

In what case can we refund the amount from the company?

These are the questions asked by a female traveler named Mary.

And writer Nicholas Farmin - in a report published by the French newspaper "le figaro" - says that regardless of the obvious consequences on your flight path, it is not dangerous to miss your plane, it can happen to anyone.

If you are too late, check-in and boarding will be denied.

This situation is called "no show", ie the fact of not showing up in time to board the plane.

In this case, the Company proceeds to cancel your ticket.

Regardless of the obvious consequences for your itinerary, it is not dangerous to miss your plane (Shutterstock).

What do you do at the airport?

In this case, the writer stresses the need not to leave the airport immediately and hurry to the office of the airline through which you booked. If you are lucky, a seat may be available on the next flight that serves your destination.

otherwise;

It will be necessary to wait until the next day to find another flight, but you will pay for accommodation out of pocket.

The writer shows that the crucial question that arises: can we receive compensation, even if the delay is our fault?

He indicated that this is possible, but only part of the price of your ticket is compensated.

More precisely, 25% of the value of your ticket is used to pay taxes (airport, warranty and environmental security).

In return, you will still have 30 days to complete your application, but it would be advisable to complete it online;

Mail order is subject to a processing fee of 20% of the refund amount.

You should not leave the airport immediately, and hurry to the office of the airline you booked with to find another flight (Shutterstock)

Connected flight delays

The writer points out that there is another possibility, in the event of a delay due to connected flights, for example, the company in question bears the responsibility, because it is obliged to find a flight for you as soon as possible, and it must also pay for food and hotel costs if necessary, and this also happens in If you are denied boarding due to overbooking.

The writer explains that as a passenger taking off or landing in an EU country, you are protected by a regulation that guarantees your right to compensation, but the only condition is that you arrive at your destination at least 3 hours late.

To keep calm before each travel, check-in online in advance and arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure (Shutterstock)

What about insurance?

The writer points out that travel insurance with a trip cancellation guarantee can save you your day in exceptional circumstances, such as illness or a serious accident before your departure, but beware: this guarantee does not work if the “no show” is your responsibility, indicating that in addition to You keep calm Before every departure, you must take your precautions;

These include online pre-check-in, travel if possible with cabin baggage only, and arrival at least two hours prior to departure.