“Delayed”. No one wants to see that dreaded red text appear on the monitors above the airport gate. But, unfortunately, flight delays are inevitable, unavoidable and out of your control. And as frustrating as they can be, there are some options you can take to make the experience a bit less stressful.

Here’s what you can do if your flight is delayed.

1) Take advantage of free stopover tours and excursions

2) Find out if you can be put on standby for another flight, or get a flight to/from another airport nearby

3) See what there is to do at the airport itself

4) Make sure you have travel insurance that covers delays

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