This Simple Airport Hack Can Save You Hours When Flights Get Delayed or Canceled

""If your flight gets delayed or canceled, don't just wait in the long customer service line at the airport. Call the airline while you're standing in line," the traveler shared in the Reddit thread. "A lot of the time, you'll get through to a phone agent before you even reach the counter and they can rebook you faster."As an added time saver, the poster also recommended calling the international customer service number since it can sometimes boast a shorter wait time."

"Another traveler recommended tasking the agents in an airline's lounge if you have access. "These agents can work magic if you're experiencing irregular ops," they wrote. "Do whatever it takes--buy a day pass, pay for the credit card, outright buy a lounge membership, whatever," they added. "I fly only about once a month, but it's valuable several times a year and has saved me a lot of hassle over the years.""

If a flight is delayed or canceled, calling the airline while standing in the customer-service line often secures faster rebooking than waiting at the counter. Calling an international customer-service number can sometimes produce shorter hold times. Airline chat support can be quicker and easier than phone calls. Agents in airline lounges can assist with irregular operations for passengers with access. Purchasing a day pass, using a credit-card benefit, or buying a lounge membership can provide valuable help during disruptions. Using multiple channels simultaneously increases the chance of resolving disruptions quickly.

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