What does an airline do if you miss your flight?

What happens if you miss your flight without cancelling?

Missing a flight? Big oof. You'll likely kiss that fare goodbye. No rebooking, no refund. Simple as that.

Think of it like this: the airline allocated a seat. You didn't use it. Tough luck.

Future trips might get tricky. Airlines sometimes cancel subsequent flights in your itinerary if you no-show.

• Fare forfeiture: Your ticket becomes worthless.
• Itinerary cancellation: Remaining flights might disappear.
• No-show fees: Some (rare) airlines might levy a fee.

Consider calling the airline, even if you're late. Sometimes, they're understanding, especially if extenuating circumstances exist. A little kindness can go a long way, ya know?

I missed a flight once to Omaha. Bad traffic near Lincoln, Nebraska. Lost $300. Never again.

What happens if you miss your flight without cancelling?

Ugh, missed my flight last Tuesday. Total chaos. Okay, so what happens if you just don't show? Like, poof, gone, no call, nothing.

• Fare forfeited. Yeah, that's what happened. Goodbye, money!

Seriously though, will it mess up future trips? Am I now flagged as a flight-skipping menace? I doubt it but still.

• Possible impact on future flights. I should check on that.

Maybe it depends on the airline? United's pretty brutal, Southwest is more chill. And what about connections? If I miss the first leg...

• Connection Implications: Probably screws everything else.

Did I even read the fine print when I booked? Nah, who does? Live and learn (and lose money). Next time, setting like 5 alarms. Ugh. What time is it even? Need coffee.