Cancelled or delayed flight? Lost baggage? Owed a refund? Clear, practical guides to fix flight problems and know exactly what US airlines owe you.
If Delta cancelled your flight, you have two clear options: take the free rebooking Delta offers, or request a full refund to your original payment meth...
If your bag didn't come out on the carousel after a Delta flight, report it before you leave the airport. Go straight to the Delta Baggage Service Offic...
On a standard domestic Delta ticket, your first checked bag costs $35 and your second costs $45 when you pay online before your flight. Your carry-on an...
Report the damage before you leave the airport. Go straight to your airline's baggage service office in the baggage claim area, show them the damaged ba...
If your connecting flight is cancelled, the airline that sold you the ticket is responsible for getting you to your final destination at no extra charge...
The single biggest fee-saver most people don't use: the 24-hour rule. If you booked directly with a US airline at least seven days before departure, fed...
If you care about what happens when a flight gets cancelled, delayed, or overbooked, book directly with the airline. When something goes wrong, the airl...
For domestic US flights, book about 1 to 3 months before departure, and aim to buy on a weekday rather than a weekend. For international trips, push tha...
Buy Main Cabin if you need a carry-on bag, want to pick your seat in advance, or think you might change your plans. Buy Basic Economy only if you're tra...
The fastest way to skip a seat fee is to wait: on Delta, United, and American, you can decline to pay for a seat at booking and let the airline assign y...