Missed My Connecting Flight: Rebooking at the Transfer Desk

Excuse me, I've just landed and I've missed my connection!

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. Let me take a look.

Could I see your boarding pass and passport, please?

Here you go. My inbound flight was delayed by two hours.

And my layover was only fifty minutes to begin with.

I see. Your flight to Denver left twenty minutes ago.

So what happens now? I have a meeting tomorrow morning.

Well... the last flight tonight, at 9:40, is fully booked.

Fully booked? Seriously?

I'm afraid so. The next available flight is at 7:15 tomorrow.

Ugh, that's no good. My meeting starts at nine.

I completely understand. Let me check a few more options.

Hmm, actually, I could put you on standby for that flight.

Standby? What are my chances, honestly?

Pretty good. There are usually a few no-shows in the evening.

And I'll confirm you on the morning flight as a backup.

Okay, that's actually a decent plan. Thanks!

Wait, what about my suitcase? I checked it in Boston.

Don't worry. It was through-checked all the way to Denver.

It'll be moved to whichever flight you take.

Great. Since the delay wasn't my fault, is there any compensation?

Yes! Here's a meal voucher worth $15.

And if you don't get on tonight, there's a hotel voucher too.

Wow, really? That's very kind of you!

You can also claim extra compensation online later.

Standby passengers need to be at Gate B22 by 9:00.

B22 by nine. Got it.

I'm sorry I was so grumpy earlier.

Oh, don't worry. Missing a flight is really stressful!

Thanks again! Fingers crossed for tonight!

Good luck! I hope you make your meeting.