Originally Posted by LemonThrower
what happens if you miss a flight? I am very punctual but always get stressed that I will miss my flight. I never considered what would happen if I did. Is the ticket worthless? I generally buy the cheapest fare and dont' have status with airlines. I know they'll often find a seat on a later flight for you, but do they have to? Sometimes you get stuck in traffic or just cant find a place to park at ATL.
I know SW will let you standby for the rest of the day without any charge.
You also have to make sure that your return flight isn't cancelled. Some
airlines do this automatically, either right away or at midnight that day.
This is critical if it was an advanced purchase ticket