Have you ever wondered what would happen if you didn’t show up for your flight on time. If this question has ever crossed your mind than you will be happy to know that Delta has introduced flexible travel policies and gives another opportunity for passengers who have missed their flight. Find here a complete guide about the consequences of missing Delta flights, potential fees and how would Delta Airlines handle no show passengers.
Delta Airlines does not have a flat tier policy on missed flights. All missed flights cases are handled on a case by case basis
There are lots of different reasons as to why someone would not show up for their Delta Flight on time. Here are a couple of reasons where Delta Airlines will not reimburse you a refund for a missed flight:
Delta Airlines is not obligated to have these policies, so in case you are flying other budget Airlines you are most likely to not receive any refund even if you don’t miss the flight on purpose.
So the next question you may be asking yourself is what happens to your luggage if you don’t show up at the airport for the second leg of your flight. Well in a normal situation Delta Airlines will automatically transfer your luggage to the next flight for you as long as both flights were booked on the same ticket. However, there is a law in place that states that your luggage cannot travel to the final destination without you. Delta Airlines already knows who has checked in for your flight and how many bags you are bringing. So if you don’t show up for your flight Delta Airlines will remove your bag from the flight and the passenger can usually claim it at the lost property or lost luggage services after the plane has taken off. Now it is important to note that this policy is not always enforced so sometimes your checked bag will fly on without you, even if it is not allowed.
If you decide not to notify the airlines that you will be missing your Delta Flight, then note that you will lose out on the full value of your Delta Flight ticket and also stand no chance of getting rebooked for the next departing flight. Now if you are intentionally missing the first leg of your flight and are planning to still use the return flight tickets, if you fail to notify the airline that you will be missing the flight then your return tickets will be automatically cancelled.
Now there are exceptions to this rule where you can get reimbursed for a missed Delta Flight. Let’s go over those exceptions:
Now if Delta Airlines cancels your flight or delays your flight then you are owed a refund regardless of the fare type you have booked with Delta. So even if you have booked a non refundable flight fare you will be still owed a refund for the cancelled flight ticket.
Another scenario is what happens if you don’t show up for your connecting flight because your arriving flight was late. If this happens then it is Delta’s responsibility to get you on another flight at no additional charge to you. Simultaneously, your luggage will also get transferred to the next flight with you, however if the passenger have booked each flight with Delta separately then it will be the passengers responsibility to rebook themselves on another flight at their own expense.
Let us know if you are experiencing any of these type of scenarios before or after or if you have any questions about Delta Missed flight you can speak with Delta representatives today by dialling +1-888-526-4112.
Another question is will you get charged for cancelling or missing a Delta Flight or for not showing up at the airport on time. This depends on the airline and the type of flight ticket you have booked. According to Delta Airlines missed flight policy the passengers usually will lose the full value of their flight ticket if they don’t show up for the flight on time. Delta Airlines will allow you to cancel your flight ticket without any extra fee but whether or not you receive a refund depends on the type of flight ticket you bought and the reason for the flight cancellation.
If you have booked a refundable flight ticket then you will receive a refund if you choose to cancel and for a non refundable flight fare in most cases you will receive a flight credit to use for a future date. You can call Delta Airlines customer service number and let them know the urgency of your travel. They can offer you few alternatives that can be handy for you.
If you missed your Delta Flight and did not notify the airlines that you will be missing your Delta Flight, then note that you will lose out on the full value of your Delta Flight ticket and also stand no chance of getting rebooked for the next departing flight. However if you have booked a refundable flight ticket then you will receive a refund if you choose to cancel and for a non refundable flight fare in most cases you will receive a flight credit to use for a future date. You can call Delta Airlines customer service number and let them know the urgency of your travel. They can offer you few alternatives that can be handy for you.
If you missed your flight because Delta Airlines cancels your flight or delays your flight then you are entitled to a refund regardless of the fare type you have booked with Delta. So even if you have booked a non refundable flight fare you will be still owed a refund for the cancelled flight ticket.
If you failed to show up late for your connecting flight because Delta Flight arrived late then it is Delta’s responsibility to get you on another flight at no additional charge to you. Simultaneously, your luggage will also get transferred to the next flight with you, however if the passenger have booked each flight with Delta separately then it will be the passengers responsibility to rebook themselves on another flight at their own expense.
If you had a delayed flight because of natural disasters then you will be eligible for a full refund or you have the option to elect to move your flight for the next available date at your convenience.