Flying Home for Thanksgiving: My Flight Is Delayed

Excuse me, my app just said my flight is delayed.

I'm afraid so. There's a problem with the plane.

Oh no. How long is the delay going to be?

Right now, it's about four hours. I'm really sorry.

Four hours? But I'm supposed to be home for dinner!

Okay, don't worry. Let's look at your options together.

There's a later flight at seven thirty with open seats.

Seven thirty... Then I'll miss dinner completely.

Or would you like to go on standby for the two fifteen?

Standby? What does that mean, exactly?

If someone doesn't show up, you get their seat.

Hmm, and if nobody misses the flight?

Then you're still booked on the seven thirty. You can't lose.

Okay. Put me on the standby list, please.

Hi, sweetie! Are you at the airport yet?

Yeah... but my flight's been delayed by four hours.

Four hours? Oh, honey, that's awful! Will you make it for dinner?

Well, I'm on standby for an earlier flight...

Okay, don't worry. We'll save you some pumpkin pie.

Ha, I guess we're both stuck here, huh?

Looks like it. Are you on standby for the two fifteen?

Yep! I've flown standby before. It usually works out.

So, where are you heading for Thanksgiving?

Chicago! My grandma makes the best sweet potato pie!

Okay, standby passengers! We've got two seats on this flight.

Ms. Lopez and Mr. Hayes, please come to the counter.

Wait, that's us! We both got seats!

Yes! Grandma's pie, here I come!

Oh my goodness, you made it! Come here, sweetie!

Hi, Mom! Sorry I missed dinner.

Oh, come on. You're just in time for dessert!

Is that pumpkin pie? This is the best Thanksgiving ever!