What to Do When a Storm Cancels Your Flight

8/7/2020 (Permalink)

A canceled flight can occur for any number of reasons

What to Do When a Storm Cancels Your Flight

Planning your upcoming vacation or business trip around air travel is certainly a gamble. When the trip goes smoothly, everything is great. However, this is isn't always the case. A canceled flight can occur for any number of reasons, but storm cancelations are the most common offenders.

Preparation is Key
Air travel is notoriously unpredictable, so planning before your trip is absolutely vital. You do not want to get stuck in the middle of a busy airport without a back-up plan in the event of a canceled flight. Follow these storm tips to help your trip run smoothly:

• Check the weather ahead of time
• Fly direct, if possible
• Avoid layovers in cities with notoriously bad weather
• Pack light and try to avoid checking a bag
• Arrive at the airport early
• Get through security as quickly as possible
  
  

Planning ahead is never a waste of time. At the very least, your readiness will give you peace of mind.

When Your Flight is Canceled
Bad weather is not always avoidable. Don't panic if your flight does get canceled. The first thing you should do is call your airline. The airport will tell you to get in line with all of the other unlucky passengers, but you can avoid this queue by simply picking up your phone and calling the airline directly.
Once you have someone on the line, you can attempt to reschedule your flight. If you're lucky, you might be entitled to a bit of compensation for your troubles.

When You Can't Get Home
Worst case scenario, you might not be able to hop on the next flight home to Christiana, TN, until the following day. While this is certainly a pain, it isn't the end of the world. Book a nearby hotel so you can start fresh and, hopefully, make it home in the morning without too much fuss.
Don't let a canceled flight ruin your travel plans. Follow these travel tips and consult storm experts to avoid running into trouble on your next flight.