Airport queues: Your rights if you miss a flight because you are late
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTraffic jams, train congestion and airport queues can lead to a stressful time when you are trying to catch a flight. If you miss a flight and it's the airline's fault you can get money back.
But if you miss it because you were not at the gate in time, then you do not have the same rights. However, there are things you can do to try and claw some money back, or get on to a flight, or even to get through security quicker when the clock is ticking.
With more 'chaos' reported at Manchester and Birmingham airports where passengers have said they have been standing in security queues for hours, we take a look at your rights if you miss your flight. Read more:The two Balearic islands that don't have an all-inclusive drinks cap In general, you will not be entitled to a refund if you miss your flight because you are not at the departure gate in time.
Even if that is because the airport security queues were too long and you stood there for hours. If you miss a flight because you are not at the gate in time, it is deemed to be your fault.
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