What can I do if I miss my flight on Delta Airlines?

Delta Airlines is a reputed airline in the United States. Delta is considered by passengers worldwide to fly with as it covers all major destinations and provides high-quality pre and post-flight services. Passengers often miss their Delta Airlines flights due to reasons like bad weather, traffic jams, etc. In that case, you can reschedule or cancel your flight and request a refund by calling Delta Airlines' phone number at 800-221-1212. Still, you should read the Delta Airlines No Show Policy before rescheduling or canceling your flight to see the applicable procedures to your current situation.

Delta Airlines No Show/ Missed Flight Policy:

Delta Airlines No show policy is applicable to all the tickets purchased or reissued.
In order to hold the amount of their ticket, passengers are required to notify Delta Airlines before the scheduled departure.
Suppose a passenger is a No-show or doesn't notify their travel agents or Delta Airlines for rescheduling or cancellation before the departure. In that case, they will lose the value of their ticket.
A passenger may contact their travel agent after the scheduled departure to see if the Flight coupons are still available. The Travel Agent may be able to assist if the traveler is ready to make a change; the booking may be changed to retain the value of the ticket.

Procedure to reschedule the missed Delta Flight

There are two methods to reschedule a missed Delta Airlines Flight. One does it online through their website, and the other calls a representative. Both methods are explained below.

METHOD 1: Online through the website

The procedure to reschedule a Delta Airlines flight is easy, and it saves time standing in a queue at the airport. You should follow the basic set of steps below to reschedule.

To begin with, navigate the website www.delta.com using your browser.
Click the My Trips option from several options in the Menu Bar.
Fill out the Confirmation Number, First and Last name to search for your booking details.
Select the flight you wish to reschedule, choose the next flight, and proceed to the payments page.
Pay the required fees, and your flight will be rescheduled. You will receive the new e-ticket by email.

METHOD 2: By calling a representative

You can call 800-221-1212 to contact Delta Airlines and choose the option to reschedule. Share your booking details with the representative so that they can share the available options. Select a flight at your convenience and make the payment online. They will reschedule your flight and send the confirmation by email.

Procedure to cancel a missed Delta Flight

Again, two methods exist to cancel a missed Delta Flight and request a refund. You can request a refund after canceling the flight by filling out a Refund Form available on the Delta Airlines website or by calling a customer support representative at Delta Airlines. Let's glance at the available methods below.

METHOD 1: Refund Request Form

The Refund Request Form is present on the Contact page of Delta's website. You can conveniently request a refund by reciprocating the steps below.

Firstly navigate the website www.delta.com from your web browser.
Click the Need Help option at the top of the website, then click the Help Center option.
Now you will see the Comments & Complaints option; click it to select the Refunds option.
A Refund Form will open up, fill in the Form with your ticket details like confirmation number, flight date, class, route, etc. and submit it.
They will cancel your ticket and process a refund which should reflect within 7-10 business days in the source account.
You will receive the endorsement by email to your registered email at Delta Airlines.

METHOD 2: By calling a representative at Delta Airlines

You can also request a refund for Delta Airlines' missed flight by calling them at 800-221-1212 and choosing to get a refund. Share your booking details with the representative so that they can calculate the charges and amount to be refunded. They will cancel your ticket and process the Refund after your confirmation. You will receive the endorement to your registered email.

Hence, the ways mentioned above can provide you with the options you can choose after missing a Delta Airlines flight. You can keep a track of your refund status by calling 800-847-0578, or you can also email them at charter@delta.com for more help. They will revert back to your email within 24 hours after sending it.