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Missed Your Flight? Get Rebooked Today
Missed a flight or a connection? Agents rebook you on the next available flight, explain standby and same-day options, and find the cheapest way to get you moving.
If you missed a connection because your first flight was late, the airline owes you a rebooking at no cost. If you simply arrived late, many carriers apply a flat-tire rule that lets you stand by on the next flight if you show up within about two hours, and others require a same-day change fee.
An agent knows which rule applies to your ticket and can compare the airline's rebooking with a fresh one-way on another carrier, which is sometimes the faster and cheaper option.
Calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency, 24/7. WarBird Flight is independent and not affiliated with any airline.
Who this is for
- Travelers stuck at the airport after a missed departure
- Passengers who missed a connection because of a delay
- Anyone running late who wants to know their options before they arrive
Have ready when you call
- Confirmation code
- Where you are right now and where you need to be
- How flexible you are on routing and airline
How it works
- 1
Call immediately; the earlier you call, the more seats are available.
- 2
The agent checks whether the airline will rebook you free (delays caused by the airline) or applies its same-day rules, and looks at other carriers if that is faster or cheaper.
- 3
You get the new boarding pass details by email and head to the gate.
Airline rules that apply
- Airline-caused missed connections are rebooked free.
- Passenger-caused missed flights depend on the carrier: standby, same-day change fee, or a new ticket.
- Call before the flight departs if you can; a no-show recorded before you call limits your options.
By airline: Delta Air Lines · United Airlines · American Airlines · Southwest Airlines · Alaska Airlines · Hawaiian Airlines · Air Canada · Lufthansa
Ready when you are
Call and a licensed agent handles it on the spot. Updated confirmations are emailed as soon as the change is made.
Fees
Airline same-day change fees or new fares are charged by the airline. Our partner agency may charge a service fee for the rebooking, disclosed before you approve it. See all fees.
Frequently asked questions
I missed my flight. Do I lose my ticket?
Not necessarily. Call right away. Many airlines will put you on standby or rebook you for a fee if you arrive within a couple of hours, and if the airline caused the delay the rebooking is free.
What is the flat-tire rule?
An informal policy at several US carriers: if you arrive within about two hours of departure after an unforeseen problem, they will try to put you on the next flight without a new fare.
Does missing the outbound cancel my return?
On most airlines, yes, a no-show cancels remaining segments. Call before the flight departs to protect the return.
Can you book me on a different airline?
Yes. If a new one-way on another carrier is faster or cheaper than the airline's rebooking, the agent will tell you.
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WarBird Flight is an independent travel booking service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any airline. Calls are answered by licensed travel agents at our partner agency.