Do airlines have to put you on another airline?

Yes. While airlines are not required to put you on another airline’s flight, they can and sometimes do, so it does not hurt to politely ask your airline if it will transfer your ticket to another airline that has a flight with available seats. Remember, however, that airlines are not required to do this.

What happens when your flight is delayed?

The airline must offer you a meal and refreshment if your flight is late by at least 2 hours at departure. It’d be wiser to stay at the airport, despite the inconvenience. The same applies if the flight is delayed overnight. You can also ask the airline to rebook you on another flight to your destination.

Can you sue airline for delay?

However, if your first flight is delayed for more than 3 hours, you may be entitled to compensation from the airline that caused the delay. In addition to compensation, the airline must offer you a choice between: Reimbursement of your ticket and a return flight to your departure airport if you have a connecting flight.

Does Rule 240 still exist?

Rule 240 was created years ago by Civil Aeronautics as a way to protect passengers. Although the rule did state that ticketholders would get placed on the next available plane if their flights were delayed or canceled, it is no longer in existence.

Do delayed flights ever leave on time?

Because there are so many contingencies and so much is up in the air (except, of course, your plane), the U.S. Department of Transportation requires airlines to notify passengers of any schedule changes via email, text, phone call, or message sent via the airline’s mobile app.

Can I complain about a delayed flight?

The first thing you should do when filing a claim for compensation for a delayed, canceled, or overbooked flight is to contact your airline. You can do this by calling them, writing to them, or asking a gate agent for the best method to file a complaint.