What happens if I miss my flight due to illness?

Depending on the airline's policies, they may be willing to refund you, or at least be willing to waive the cancellation fee if you had to cancel your flight ahead of time. Check your airline's policies to see if a documented medical emergency is enough reason to waive their cancellation fee.



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If you are too sick to fly at all or there is no other flight that day you would be rebooked for the next day. If you have to stay overnight you will have to pay for your own hotel stay, since the reason you missed your connection is your fault and not the fault of the airline.

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Now, if you need to delay your trip for illness, you can usually do so without penalty. Most airlines now allow changes with Economy tickets. When you are well enough to travel, you'll just have to pay the difference in cost for an airline ticket (if there is one for your new dates).

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Infectious Diseases
An airline can deny boarding of any passenger who looks unwell, especially if they suspect the passenger might be infectious (infect other passengers).

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If you would like to cancel your flight due to medical reasons, please contact the airline directly with a copy of your medical certificate requesting them to waive any applicable cancellation fees.

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Do not travel if you are sick. If you are sick with flu-like symptoms, do not travel. Stay home until you are fever-free for at least 24 hours without using a fever-reducing medicine, such as acetaminophen.

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Here are some other places you can turn to for health care while you're traveling.
  1. #1: Nurse hotline. Calling a nurse hotline is a great first step. ...
  2. #2: Virtual care and telehealth. You can't learn the cause of your sickness or get medicine from a nurse hotline. ...
  3. #3: Retail health clinic. ...
  4. #4: Urgent care center.


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There are no federal laws requiring airlines to provide passengers with money or other compensation when their flights are delayed. Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers. If your flight is experiencing a long delay, ask airline staff if they will pay for meals or a hotel room.

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There is a chance that you could get in trouble if your airline finds out your doctor's note is fake. You may be asked to leave the plane, and you could also face legal penalties. It is important to be honest with your airline and provide them with accurate information.

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Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated indoor areas, including on public transportation and in transportation hubs. Take additional precautions if you were recently exposed to a person with COVID-19. Don't travel while sick.

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Luckily, when it comes to air travel, strep throat shouldn't pose much of a problem.

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Covered reasons for Trip Cancellation
  • Medical reasons (unforeseen ailment, injury or death in the family)
  • Inclement weather or natural disasters (tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.)
  • Terrorist attack (in or around where you're planning to visit)
  • Financial default (of a carrier)
  • Involuntary layoff or termination.


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