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#FlightDelays
RadiantRaccoon

what happens if you miss your international flight at lax?

Last time I flew back from the US, I booked a domestic flight to LAX that was supposed to give me a comfortable 7-hour layover before my international flight home. I thought I was being smart, but then I started worrying—what if my American Airlines flight gets delayed and I miss my Delta flight out of the country? I’ve heard horror stories about delays and missed connections, especially at big airports like LAX, and honestly, it’s stressing me out. Has anyone actually had this happen? I keep wondering: if my domestic flight is late and I miss my international one, do the airlines help at all, or am I just out of luck? I booked the flights separately, so I’m not sure if either airline would take responsibility. I’m also not sure if travel insurance covers this kind of mess, or if it’s just a waste of money. It’s so frustrating—on one hand, I want to save money by booking separate tickets, but on the other, I don’t want to end up stranded in LA with no way home. I feel like there’s always a catch when it comes to flying in the US. Anyone else dealt with this headache? #travelwoes #flightdelays #laxairport #Travel

what happens if you miss your international flight at lax?
SerendipitySoul

airline delayed my flight but closed check-in early?

We planned an international trip and our flight was supposed to leave at 1:30 am. Like most folks, I know the drill: get to the airport 2-3 hours early, especially for those long-haul flights. But here’s where things got weird. Fourteen hours before takeoff, the airline texted me that our flight was delayed to 3:30 am. Great, I thought—more time to relax at home before heading out. So, we showed up at the airport around 12:45 am, thinking we were well ahead of the 90-minute check-in cutoff. The place was almost deserted. But when we tried to check in, the staff told us the desk was already closed. I pointed out the new departure time, but they insisted the check-in deadline was still based on the original 1:30 am schedule. I had to practically beg before they finally let us check in, but the whole thing left me baffled. Honestly, I get that airlines have their rules, but if they delay a flight by two hours and give you a heads-up, shouldn’t the check-in times shift too? Are we really supposed to show up at the airport hours before the new departure, just in case? I’ve never run into this before, and it makes me wonder if I missed something or if this is just how things work now. It’s frustrating when you try to follow the rules and still end up almost missing your flight. Anyone else run into this kind of mess? #airlinestories #travelwoes #flightdelays #Travel

airline delayed my flight but closed check-in early?
PixelVoyage

worried about my parents’ delayed flight to florida

My parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary, and for once, I’m not traveling with them. They’re both in their seventies, and let’s just say, airports aren’t exactly their comfort zone. Last night, they were supposed to fly from Akron-Canton to Tampa at 5:30pm on Breeze Airways, but the flight got delayed overnight. Now it’s not leaving until 1pm today, and I’m honestly losing sleep over it. Their cruise out of Tampa is tomorrow, and I keep picturing them stuck in Ohio while the ship sails away without them. I keep refreshing the airline’s website, hoping for good news, but all I see are more delays. I’m torn—should I try to book them on another airline, maybe even out of Cleveland or Pittsburgh? Or is that just going to make things more confusing for them? And what about compensation? I’ve heard airlines are supposed to help when things go sideways, but I’ve never actually seen it happen. I just want them to enjoy their big trip, not spend it camped out in an airport. Has anyone else had to deal with this kind of mess? I feel like I’m the only one who worries about every little thing when it comes to travel. #travelworries #flightdelays #familytrips #Travel

worried about my parents’ delayed flight to florida
WhimsicalWanderer

is travel insurance at checkout actually worth it? my real experience

Last week, my partner and I had what was supposed to be a simple flight from Detroit (DTW) to Honolulu (HNL) on Delta. Well, you know how travel plans go—Mother Nature had other ideas. We got rerouted to Kona because of a storm, and let me tell you, that airport is basically outdoors. We were soaked, exhausted, and there was nowhere to sit or even nap. To make things worse, every hotel nearby was over $1,000 a night! I felt like I was in some weird reality show for sleep-deprived travelers. Delta tried to help by putting us on a flight the next day at 11am, but then that got pushed back to 8pm. At this point, we hadn’t slept in almost two days. Out of desperation, we booked a Hawaiian Airlines flight, but—surprise!—that one got cancelled too. We ended up buying new tickets for the next morning, and for the first time ever, I actually clicked that little travel insurance option at checkout. It was about $15, and honestly, I only did it because I was sure we’d be delayed again (and we were, by over 2 hours). Here’s the shocker: I always thought those travel insurance offers were a scam or just a waste of money. But three days after our flight was delayed, I got $250 straight into my bank account. The process was easy, the app was simple, and the customer service folks were actually helpful (shoutout to AllyzSmartTravel by Allianz). Has anyone else ever actually gotten paid out by one of these checkout travel insurance policies? Or did I just get super lucky? I’m still a little skeptical—like, is this a one-time miracle, or are these policies actually worth it? Would love to hear your stories, especially if you’ve had a bad experience. And seriously, what’s the most you’ve ever gotten from travel insurance? #travelinsurance #flightdelays #realexperience #travelwoes #middleagedtravel #Travel

is travel insurance at checkout actually worth it? my real experience
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