What if the first of two separate tickets is delayed?

A self-transfer may not be protected as one itinerary. Contact the second carrier immediately about no-show terms and preserve both bookings for any insurance claim.

What to check

Check whether the flights were on one ticket, what the airline offered, and whether you agreed to give up a seat or take a new flight. Small differences in those facts can change the claim path.

What to do next

Contact the operating airline while the remaining itinerary can still be changed. Keep a copy of its offer and your response.

Official sources

• Trip.com: Trip.com Terms and Conditions: Flights
• European Union / Your Europe: Air passenger rights