Missed Connection Help
Guidance when a delay or late arrival makes you miss a connecting flight.
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- Connecting flight disruption
- Rebooking options
- Single ticket vs. separate tickets
- Understanding airline responsibility
If both flights are on one ticket, the airline will usually handle your rebooking. Separate tickets are generally treated as independent trips, which affects your options.
One ticket or separate tickets
When both flights are on a single ticket, the airline is generally responsible for getting you to your destination if you miss the connection through no fault of your own. Separate tickets are treated as independent trips, so you may have to buy a new ticket. Questions about this? Call +1-855-365-0395 to talk through your situation.
What to do first
Go directly to the airline's transfer or customer service desk, or use the airline app, before leaving the gate area. Ask for rebooking, and about meal or hotel help if the delay is long.
Rebooking options
The airline may place you on its next available flight, which may be the next day. Alternatives on other airlines are not always offered. Ask politely for all options. Questions about this? Call +1-855-365-0395 to talk through your situation.
Planning tighter connections
Minimum connection times exist for a reason. Leave extra time when changing terminals, clearing customs or traveling in winter weather.
Airline pages
Delta Air Lines · United Airlines · American Airlines
Related guide: What to Do After Missing a Connecting Flight. Popular airports: ATL, DFW, ORD, DEN.
FAQs
Who is responsible if I miss a connection?
On one ticket, the airline typically rebooks you if the delay was theirs. On separate tickets, you may be responsible.
Do I get a hotel or meal voucher?
It depends on the airline's policy and the cause of the delay.
How fast should I act?
Immediately. Seats on later flights fill quickly. You can also call +1-855-365-0395 for guidance.
Can I be rebooked on another airline?
Not always. Ask politely, but it is up to the airline.
Can you guarantee a refund or a change?
No. Airline rules and your fare decide what is possible.
Do you charge fees?
Any fee charged by Book a Flight is separate from airline fares and fees and should be confirmed with you before you agree to pay.