Delayed? Invoke Rule 240 and Reap the Benefits

An increasing number of flights have been delayed over the last few months, and travelers are becoming increasingly frustrated. There are some things a traveler can do to try to avoid delays, such as scheduling flights in the morning or the middle of the week.

However, if a delay does occur, it is not necessarily a cause for dismay. Nearly all airlines have something called Rule 240, which is a guarantee of certain accomodations they must make if a passenger is delayed or stranded. These may include free meals, hotel stays, vouchers, etc. Awareness of your rights could turn that two-hour delay into a free meal and 50-dollar voucher for the well-informed flier, and nearly every airline offers their Rule 240 information online.