8 secrets no airline wants to reveal

If you miss your trip or delay your luggage, the airlines may have to pay a lot of money, but some units choose to donate promotional coupons or travel gifts instead.

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After spending all the mountain of money to buy air tickets and schedule the trip, some visitors to the airport and suddenly received news that could not check in because they were out of space. The most common reaction is frustration but few know about the benefits of falling into this situation.

Here are the secrets, sharing the truth that no airline wants to reveal to the public:

1. Compensate with promotional coupons

Normally, airlines sell surplus tickets compared to the number of seats specified on the plane, in case the guest leaves the trip. So, even if you book in advance but on check-in date, you can still be rejected on the grounds that the plane is full.

If you are in the US, you can get compensation up to $ 1,300, applicable in case the airline cannot arrange another flight for you within 2 hours after that. Many airlines do not want to 'avoid' cash payments, so they often offer gift vouchers, travel promotions instead.

Airlines may have to compensate large amounts of money to passengers if they miss them.(Photo: Usatoday)

2. The airline may spend a lot of compensation

In case the airline makes you miss the flight and has to arrange for another flight, they will still have to pay twice the amount of the one-way ticket value, which can be up to 650 USD. Even if you arrive a few hours late compared to the original time, the compensation remains unchanged.

3. Tuesday, April, and July are always the cheapest fare

The planes usually carry fewer passengers on certain days of the week, including Tuesday, April and July. For this reason, there is almost room for any flight. Don't be surprised if buying tickets on these days is cheap.

4. Visitors can cancel the trip even after booking

For many airlines, visitors can change or cancel flights within 7 days before departure and even get 100% refund. Some exceptions, notably, are American Airlines with 24-hour reservation or Southwest Airlines with a refund policy if visitors change their decision at the last minute, just before the time of the aircraft's arrival. take off.

5. Baggage delays may be calculated by a lot of money

In case of landing on the ground, your luggage has not appeared and is stuck somewhere (not lost), the airlines may have to pay compensation of 25-50 USD per day. According to the US Department of Transportation, such a number is not enough to compensate for missing a ski trip or a wedding or an important business trip of an entrepreneur.

The agency's calculation shows that airlines may spend up to $ 3,300 if they delay baggage for passengers on domestic flights.

Making tourists miss plans due to baggage being stuck at the airport, airlines also have to spend a lot of money to compensate

6. Guests can leave the plane right on the runway

If the plane has to stand still on the runway for certain reasons such as engine failure more than 3-4 hours, visitors are allowed to travel freely and leave the plane, go to the runway to walk. Airlines are also required to provide enough food and water for you during this time.

7. Tourists can enjoy premium services for free

In the case of flight delays and for some reason, they are forced to transfer you to another aircraft, all related costs are usually not paid by the airline itself. Some passengers will be fortunate to be promoted to the seat of the merchant if the second plane is arranged by the airline to have a universal seat.

8. Non-refundable tickets can still receive compensation

In some cases of postponing or canceling a flight caused by an airline, visitors are entitled to claim a refund of the airline ticket even if you have purchased a 'non-refundable' type. This applies even to the 'error' on the journey, for example, you buy a direct flight but eventually have to transit at another airport.