Imagine this scene. You are in a hurry to come to the airport so he could check in on time, but after being in the waiting room instead received an announcement that the flight was delayed. Certainly annoying.
In addition to time wasted because of the long wait at the airport, business meetings or family events that are important may be unable to attend.
Here are some tips to avoid flight delays due to human factors (outside of the weather and natural disasters).
The morning flight
Makin morning flight schedule, the less likely postponed. The planes that serve domestic and regional routes are usually parked overnight at the airport to treat. That is why, flight in the morning to minimize the possibility of late due to aircraft technical problems.
Find out the origin airport
Often times the flights were delayed due to late arriving aircraft from another city. Well, consider the fine to fly an airline schedule. When their plane landed at night and there is no connecting flight, the plane was likely to stay at the airport – before setting off again the next day.
The plane will depart from the airport of origin are less likely delays.
Avoid the last flight
If you schedule your flight was late and the flight is delayed, you are forced to stay at the airport or if you’re lucky to be sent to the hotel. It’s hard to find a substitute flight because there was no plane that left at midnight.
(But this does not apply to long-haul flights that had been set off late at night in order to reach the destination the next morning).
Choose a direct flight
Direct flight tickets are often more expensive, but the cost is comparable to the ease with which you enjoy. Transit more often, the more likely delays – and missed the flight.
More and more airlines are implementing a policy strictly point to point. This means they are not responsible if you miss the connecting flight.
If there is no direct flight options, give considerable lag time between flights. So if the first flight to be delayed, you still have enough time to catch connecting flight.
Consider the airline’s reputation
Consumer protection agencies in developed countries has always issued a list of airlines that have ranked the best performance. Through the list, we can see the name of the airline that the plane on time. Unfortunately, in Indonesia there is no such list. As a result, the only way to assess the performance of the airline passenger experience.
Consumer complaints about airline service professionals who do not often poured over the column letters to the media and social networking sites. Use this information as a reference. You can also ask the opinion of friends or family members who are using aviation services. Find out which service best.
In addition to the above tips, there are also good alternatives you record flight information for action in case your plane is delayed. When the other passengers are still busy negotiating with officials at the airport, you can instantly book your tickets to other airlines that offer similar routes.
Each state has different rules regarding compensation for passengers whose flights were delayed or canceled. In Indonesia, the airline must provide snacks for the delay of 30-90 minutes.
If 90-180 minutes late, passengers are entitled to a little food, great food and the right to request transferred to another flight if conditions allow. Passengers also may request a refund of the ticket price paid.
