What happens if you miss a flight without canceling it?

Whats the policy if you miss your flight without canceling?

So, I missed a flight once, can you believe it? Was running so late to catch my flight to Denver back in… hmm, maybe October 2022.

Panicked, I totally forgot to cancel it, like, zero chance of making it.

It turns out, usually, they don't just zap your ticket away. You might have to pay extra, like a change fee or just the difference in price for the next plane.

They sent me an email later, I think it was from United, about it. Felt like a slap on the wrist for my disorganization.

The key thing is, you really gotta peek at the airline’s specific rules beforehand, saves you dough and drama, trust me.