what define a "missed flight"
Sep 1, 2002 | 3:10 pm
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what define a "missed flight"
If you get to the ticket counter after the cut off but before the 10 minute rule, will the airlines count this as a missed flight (and have you standby for a $100 fee for the next one)?
Sep 1, 2002 | 3:52 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by zrs70:
If you get to the ticket counter after the cut off but before the 10 minute rule, will the airlines count this as a missed flight (and have you standby for a $100 fee for the next one)?</font>
If you get to the ticket counter after the cut off but before the 10 minute rule, will the airlines count this as a missed flight (and have you standby for a $100 fee for the next one)?</font>
Check the conditions of carriage for each carrier for specific rules. Generally, you're expected to check in 1 hr before the flight if you have luggage to check and you must be @ the gate area, ready for boarding (meaning checked-in) at least 25 minutes before flight time.
Sep 3, 2002 | 11:22 am
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They seem to be backing down a bit as to what a missed flight is, from Reuters story commenting about an online Wall Street Journal story (all three is US, Continental, and American)
All three airlines said they would make exceptions for travelers who miss flights, but show up late during the same day for travel, the Journal reported. American hinted it might make exceptions for family emergencies and other circumstances, the Journal reported.
All three airlines said they would make exceptions for travelers who miss flights, but show up late during the same day for travel, the Journal reported. American hinted it might make exceptions for family emergencies and other circumstances, the Journal reported.