Here's what to do if you miss a connecting flight

Flight delays can be a headache. But when there’s a connecting flight to catch, even an hour-long delay can mean the difference between getting to your destination or spending the night in an airport hotel midway through your journey.

Earlier this year, I spent much of a flight messaging my airline, texting my husband, imploring a flight attendant and searching for alternate options after a departure delay meant I would almost certainly miss my late-night connection — and my kids’ morning routines. Even though it is my job to know how to deal with travel snafus, my ultimate success came down to luck and an airport sprint.

Whether you’re “this close” to missing your connecting flight or landing well after the plane’s wheels are up, here’s a guide to managing troublesome connections.

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