# Figure out what to do when my flight is delayed or canceled

Calm, step-by-step options for right now when a flight is delayed, canceled, or you miss a connection, plus what to document.

- Topic: Personal Life & Wellbeing
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/figure-out-what-to-do-when-my-flight-is-delayed-or-canceled

## Prompt

```text
My travel plans just went wrong. Help me decide what to do right now.

**What happened:** [delay of X hours / cancellation / missed connection / overbooked]
**Where I am:** [AIRPORT or CITY]
**Final destination and when I need to be there:** [DETAILS and why it matters - e.g. a wedding, work, a connecting cruise]
**Airline and how I booked:** [direct with airline / travel agent / booking site; one ticket or separate tickets]
**Who's with me:** [alone / kids / older relative]
**What the airline has offered so far:** [rebooking, vouchers, nothing]
**My status or extras:** [credit card travel benefits, travel insurance, lounge access]

Give me:
1. The next 3 actions in priority order. Usually: get in the rebooking line and call or use the app at the same time.
2. Alternative routes to ask about: other flights, partner airlines, nearby airports, trains.
3. What to ask the airline for: rebooking options, meal vouchers, hotel for overnight delays, and refund if I no longer want to travel.
4. What to document: screenshots of notifications, the stated reason for the disruption, receipts for expenses.
5. A short script for the gate agent or phone call that's polite and specific.
6. A note on compensation: rules differ by country, route, and cause, so mark this [CHECK the rules for my flight] and don't promise any amount.

Keep it brief and calm. I may be reading on my phone in a busy terminal.
```

## What to fill in

- AIRPORT or CITY
- alone / kids / older relative
- rebooking, vouchers, nothing
- credit card travel benefits, travel insurance, lounge access
- CHECK the rules for my flight

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