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Final destination: Meaning for Flight Refunds and Claims

The endpoint of a qualifying itinerary used by some rules to measure the overall arrival delay. Ticket structure and connections matter.

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Why it matters

For a protected connection, the final arrival can matter more than the delay on the first leg. Check the entire ticket.

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Compare the applicable rule with your ticket and the airline’s written notice. You can also browse other flight-claim terms.

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This definition is a starting point. The rule and ticket terms for your flight still matter.