Tell airline staff why you missed the flight.

The idea

Explain the cause, then ask about another flight and the cost of a change.

Examples

  • He perdido mi vuelo porque el tren llegó tarde.I missed my flight because the train arrived late.
  • Mi vuelo salía esta mañana.My flight left this morning.
  • ¿Hay plazas en el próximo vuelo?Are there seats on the next flight?
  • ¿Puedo cambiar mi billete?Can I change my ticket?
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta el cambio?How much does the change cost?
  • ¿Dónde debo recoger mi equipaje?Where should I collect my luggage?

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Watch out

Do not assume a replacement flight is free; ask about the applicable fare.

Try it yourself

  1. Complete the sentence with the appropriate choice. He ___ el vuelo por un atasco. (perdido / comprado)

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    perdido

    perdido states that the flight was missed.

  2. Complete the sentence with the appropriate choice. ¿Hay otro ___ esta tarde? (vuelo / hotel)

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    vuelo

    vuelo asks about another flight.

  3. Complete the sentence with the appropriate choice. ¿Cuál es el ___ de cambiar el billete? (coste / asiento)

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    coste

    coste names the cost of changing the ticket.

Use it today

Explain a delay and ask an airline agent about your options.