Missed Connection: Ticket and Rebooking Steps

A protected connection on one ticket differs from a self-transfer bought on separate tickets.

Before you begin

Check whether every flight shares one ticket number. That detail can change who should rebook you.

Step-by-step

1. Confirm whether every leg is on one ticket.
2. Ask the operating airline to protect the remaining segments.
3. Record arrival at the final destination.

One thing to watch

A short first-leg delay can still produce a longer final delay.

Use the airline directory for the right official page and the rule library for the conditions that apply to your flight.

Official sources

• Air passenger rights — European Union / Your Europe; checked 2026-10-31
• Folkerts C-11/11 — Court of Justice / EUR-Lex; checked 2026-10-31
• Korea Consumer Agency Published Decision 1001713128 — Korea Consumer Agency; checked 2026-10-31
• Trip.com Terms and Conditions: Flights — Trip.com; checked 2026-10-31