What happens if you miss a connecting flight due to a delay on the first flight?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
If both flights are on a single ticket, the airline must rebook you on the next available flight at no cost. If tickets were purchased separately, the missed connection is your financial responsibility.
What the community said
If you bought the two flights as separate tickets, missing the second due to a delay on the first is generally your own risk. The second airline has no obligation to rebook you for free.
1 day ago Separate tickets = passenger's risk
A single itinerary ticket with one airline fully protects you: if a delay causes you to miss the connection, the carrier is required to put you on the next available flight at no extra charge.
2 days ago Single ticket = airline's responsibility
When the first flight is delayed, the airline should either rebook you on the next flight or refund the missed segment — but only if both legs are part of the same booking.
2 days ago Rebooking or refund options