Here’s what happens when your plane is divertedand how to handle the situation.
Either way, rather than landing in Miami, youre stranded in Tallahassee until things get sorted.
According to theBureau of Transportation Statistics, 0.25 percent of flights were diverted between January and November 2024.
A plan on a tarmac.Credit:Tobias Titz/Getty Images
What should you do?
Wait for them to book you a new flight?
Rent a car and drive the rest of the way?
Passenger watching the news on a plane.Margot Cavin/Travel + Leisure
Here is what to expect if your flight is diverted, including how to claim compensation.
Plane Diversion Compensation Rules Outside the U.S.
This is wheretravel insurancecomes in.
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If you have travel insurance or plan to claim compensation from the airline, secure your receipts.
