Clarify the original booking’s protection and available assistance before buying a replacement.
Contract
Distinguish a single booking from separate tickets; responsibility can differ.
Records
Keep delay confirmation, arrival time and carrier correspondence.
New plan
Match baggage, accommodation and entry requirements to the new route, not merely seat availability.
Keep a clear case history
Record times, order references, correspondence participants and decisions already made. Send a specific request without unnecessary personal data. Distinguish a promised remedy from a completed one: replacement arrangements need confirmation and refunds must arrive. When safety is at risk, organise a safe alternative before continuing the dispute.
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