A scheduled departure date is the specific day that an individual or a group is supposed to begin their trip, according to prearranged plans.
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Scheduled: The departure and arrival time, according to the airline's schedule. Times are local to the departure and arrival cities. Estimated: The estimated time for leaving the departure gate and pulling up to the arrival gate, provided in local airport times.
Depending on the circumstances of your situation and the terms of your fare, you may receive partial credit or free rebooking, but the only way you're likely to get a full refund is if the airline cancels your flight. Most airlines aren't obligated to help if you miss your flight.
Airlines websites — all airlines also provide information on their flight status. You can check the status of your flight by going to your airline website and entering the details of your flights, and you will know in a second if your flight is on-time, delayed or cancelled.
Planes sometimes leave early if the pilot makes the call, but generally, flights that depart ahead of schedule are just a few minutes early. This shouldn't cause a problem as passengers are expected to be at the gate 15-30 minutes before and should have boarded the plane at least 15 minutes ahead of the departure time.
Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.
In general, most airlines recommend being at the airport at least two hours before departure. However, keep in mind here that long walks from the terminal to the gate, or long lines at security checkpoints can easily add up to 30 minutes.