How often do you miss flights?
Dec 13, 2009, 7:17 pm
#16
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SAT
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The last flight I missed was in 1999 from BKK- Phnom Penh because the counters were not identified properly.
I never missed a flight on AA other than a misconnect due to AA
I never missed a flight on AA other than a misconnect due to AA
Dec 13, 2009, 7:19 pm
#17
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Posts: 94
I always try to cut it very fine and as a result have missed 2 flights out of JFK due to be stuck in traffic. That said I have left midtown Manhattan at 5pm and gotten on plane to LHR from JFK at 6pm. I figure the countless hours i've saved cutting it fine make up for the very few times I've missed
that dude really pulled out the stops. and for $55 too.
getting to the first/biz checkin desk, ten minutes before my flight to EZE meant that i just got bumped to the later flight, no problems.
Dec 13, 2009, 7:26 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,137
I always try to cut it very fine and as a result have missed 2 flights out of JFK due to be stuck in traffic. That said I have left midtown Manhattan at 5pm and gotten on plane to LHR from JFK at 6pm. I figure the countless hours i've saved cutting it fine make up for the very few times I've missed
. IMHO, NYC taxi drivers are just better than Chicago ones 
or I underestimate the Chicago traffic 
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Dec 13, 2009, 8:22 pm
#20
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 469
Yeah, I used to miss my share of flights, but since making EXP, I work hard not to. I'm usually either already upgraded, or in good position for an upgrade, so I don't care to give that seat up to have to fly standby (almost always in coach) on a later flight.
Dec 13, 2009, 8:27 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: AA EXP, 1.8MM
Posts: 17
Never, ever...
Never missed a flight. Usually get to the airport 2 to 3 hours ahead of time just because I hate to be late.
However, I do have a knee replacement (hunk of titanium...) so I usually need all the extra time to go through security.
Don't get me started about metal detectors and such...
However, I do have a knee replacement (hunk of titanium...) so I usually need all the extra time to go through security.
Don't get me started about metal detectors and such...
Dec 13, 2009, 8:29 pm
#22
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Posts: 94
now *this* is exactly what i have been thinking... missing upgrades, seat assignments is beginning to really suck.
Dec 13, 2009, 10:27 pm
#24
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 172
I used to miss flights fairly frequently. Sometimes the CTA and my estimates of what time to leave do not agree, and I am very good at convincing myself that I don't *really* need to leave my house at 5AM for a 6AM flight. (I do.)
But despite that, I have only not been upgraded on a missed flight once. AA is very nice to me. (I am probably not the first person to ever miss a very early morning flight.)
(As an aside, I decided to buy myself an AC membership in an attempt to convince myself to get to the airport earlier. It has worked, I have not missed a flight since then. Nothing like a cup of coffee and Wifi to motivate me, I guess...)
But despite that, I have only not been upgraded on a missed flight once. AA is very nice to me. (I am probably not the first person to ever miss a very early morning flight.)
(As an aside, I decided to buy myself an AC membership in an attempt to convince myself to get to the airport earlier. It has worked, I have not missed a flight since then. Nothing like a cup of coffee and Wifi to motivate me, I guess...)
Dec 13, 2009, 11:54 pm
#25
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Dec 14, 2009, 1:49 am
#26
Join Date: Jul 2005
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However I almost missed a LGA-MIA flight a couple years ago after I forgot my passport (INTL travel the next day) and had to go out of security, back to my apartment in NYC, and return to the airport. Did it all in about an hour. It was a miracle.
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However I almost missed a LGA-MIA flight a couple years ago after I forgot my passport (INTL travel the next day) and had to go out of security, back to my apartment in NYC, and return to the airport. Did it all in about an hour. It was a miracle.
Dec 14, 2009, 5:42 am
#27
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In all of my time I have missed one flight. JFK to LAS for work. Had to take a flight that night to LAX, overnight, and then take early AM flight to LAS. Accouting was not very happy about the $600 difference/change fee. Got the evil eye for a few days.
Dec 14, 2009, 7:21 am
#28
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: HKG/LHR/JFK
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I've never missed a flight due to my own error. I have intentionally missed a couple of flights on occasion, and once missed a flight due to a car accident (which I was not involved in, but which I was close enough behind to see and felt that leaving before the police arrived would be unethical.)
I did once book a flight LGW-CDG instead of LBA-CDG accidentally (departure time was actually the same) and I did not realize until I arrived at LBA and tried to check in. However, thankfully, they were able to get the LGW checkin desk on the phone and, since the LGW flight was oversold, LGW checked me in and somehow bumped me to the LBA flight! Quite possibly, the most incredible customer service I've ever experienced, and with an airline with whom I had no status at the time.
I did once book a flight LGW-CDG instead of LBA-CDG accidentally (departure time was actually the same) and I did not realize until I arrived at LBA and tried to check in. However, thankfully, they were able to get the LGW checkin desk on the phone and, since the LGW flight was oversold, LGW checked me in and somehow bumped me to the LBA flight! Quite possibly, the most incredible customer service I've ever experienced, and with an airline with whom I had no status at the time.
Dec 14, 2009, 7:46 am
#29
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ORD
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I was like that in the past which is why I avoided the last flight of the day. I've improved a lot though - now, I almost miss them.
One of my fun missed flights was in 2006 and I was headed to Seattle. I was in the DFW admirals club enjoying cheese and watching the world cup. LOL. Oh well, got to spend a night in DFW and continued my journey the next day - this time, I made sure my flight was after the match.
One of my fun missed flights was in 2006 and I was headed to Seattle. I was in the DFW admirals club enjoying cheese and watching the world cup. LOL. Oh well, got to spend a night in DFW and continued my journey the next day - this time, I made sure my flight was after the match.
Dec 14, 2009, 8:36 am
#30
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
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Posts: 43
Curious the % of men and women who have missed flights. Don't mean to be sexist but I would gamble it's more men than women who miss flights.
Never missed 1 in my life and I'm Ex Plat or Plat on 2 different airlines for many years. (yes, I'm a woman) !
Never missed 1 in my life and I'm Ex Plat or Plat on 2 different airlines for many years. (yes, I'm a woman) !