What happens when an airline cancels your flight?

Do not panic if the airline cancels your flight because of some external issues. Many airlines try their best to cover for the inconvenience the traveler might be facing because of the abrupt cancellation. Many external interferences might lead to the cancelation of a flight, including- unfavorable weather, the strike by crew members, unavailability of a spare pilot, unwell pilot, and so many other reasons that can lead to the sudden cancelation.

So, there is no need to get furious if your flight is cancelled by the airline, as you can get reimbursements and several travel points for the loss. Also, contact your airline if you face any inconveniences and need instant assistance.

What to do if my flight gets canceled?

Travelers can waste their time by blaming the airline for sudden flight cancelation and get nothing. On the other hand, a traveler can also take note from the given points and use them in benefitting from the cancellation:

Put on the flight notification-

• If you know you can not tolerate such sudden changes, it is advisable to put the flight notification on active mode.
• Every airline makes a prior announcement before abruptly canceling the flight so that travelers would stay prepared with a second plan.
• So, if you wish to receive prior notification about the flight and its updates, provide an active contact number while booking a flight.

Go through the airline’s terms and conditions-

• It is suggested to go thoroughly with the airline's terms and conditions at the time of booking.
• If you forgot to check it at the time of booking, you could check it even after your flight is cancelled by the airline.
• Visit your airline’s official website and go through their terms and policies before making any stone decision with your canceled flight.

Do not adjust with your itinerary-

• Many airlines will try and coax you to settle with another flight option that might not fit right with your itinerary.
• So, if the airline does not compensate your journey with a flight that suits your budget and pre-planned itinerary you have all the right to cancel the reservation.
• Also, you can request a refund rather than choosing the reschedule if the new flight does not satisfy your previous travel plans.

Get through the airline-

• Many airlines support your cooperation in such a troubling situation because they might have to hear the concerns and complaints of hundreds and thousands of travelers.
• So when you face trouble and need assistance, consider using a polite tone with the customer service representatives. 
• If you are calm and transparent with your problems, the airline might help you get the best possible options and may even upgrade your seat as compensation.

Know your entitlement

• As a traveler, you have all the rights to stay updated with the whereabouts of your flight. If you cannot get the required information, you can file a complaint at the airline’s head office about the same.
• You are entitled to a refund if the flight gets canceled, and the airline must provide the refund in the original payment form.
• Also, you can request a reschedule to cover the rest of your journey.

Keep these points in your mind if the flight is cancelled by the airline abruptly. Please do not waste your time as it would ruin your travel plans, so be an early bird and make an informative decision with your canceled flight consciously.