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Missing your flight in English

Everyday English for missing your flight. Key line: “Can you rebook me on the earliest flight today?”

Full script

LinHey, I just missed my flight. What do I do now?
ThemNo worries, we can put you on the next one.
LinIs there a fee, or am I paying for this?
ThemMaybe, but let's check first. Sometimes the change is free.
LinThanks. My bag probably made it farther than I did.
ThemIf it did, your bag is having a better day.
LinCan you rebook me on the earliest flight today?
ThemYep, one seat left. Your bag almost beat you there.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Missed flight

✓ I just missed my flight.

Say you missed it a moment ago

just before past verbs is very common

Need help

✓ What do I do now?

Use this when you need help fast

Good when you need urgent help

Extra fee

✓ Is there a fee?

Ask if there is an extra charge

fee often means an extra charge

Earliest flight

✓ Can you rebook me on the earliest flight today?

Polite way to ask for the first flight today

rebook sounds more natural than change

Quick answers

Missed flight: what to say in English

Say “I just missed my flight.” — say you missed it a moment ago. just before past verbs is very common.

Need help: what to say in English

Say “What do I do now?” — use this when you need help fast. Good when you need urgent help.

Extra fee: what to say in English

Say “Is there a fee?” — ask if there is an extra charge. fee often means an extra charge.

Earliest flight: what to say in English

Say “Can you rebook me on the earliest flight today?” — polite way to ask for the first flight today. rebook sounds more natural than change.

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