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Rebooking a canceled flight in English (beginner)

Beginner English for rebooking a canceled flight. Key line: “My flight was canceled. Can you rebook me?”

Full script

Lin
My flight was canceled. Can you rebook me?
Them
Of course. When do you need to leave?
Lin
Today, please. I can't sleep on chairs.
Them
Let me check. I have one at eight.
Lin
Is there anything earlier? My chair is already winning.
Them
There is one at six, with one stop.
Lin
That's fine. I'd like that flight, please.
Them
Done. Now the chair loses today.

Key phrases

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

Rebook
✓ Can you rebook me?

Ask staff to change you to a new flight

Most useful after a cancellation

Time
✓ When do you need to leave?

Staff may ask this

Common question from staff

Earlier
✓ Is there anything earlier?

Ask about earlier flights

Use this to ask for an earlier flight

Confirm
✓ I'd like that flight, please.

Choose the flight you want

Use this to confirm your choice

Quick answers

Rebook: what to say in English

Say “Can you rebook me?” — ask staff to change you to a new flight. Most useful after a cancellation.

Time: what to say in English

Say “When do you need to leave?” — staff may ask this. Common question from staff.

Earlier: what to say in English

Say “Is there anything earlier?” — ask about earlier flights. Use this to ask for an earlier flight.

Confirm: what to say in English

Say “I'd like that flight, please.” — choose the flight you want. Use this to confirm your choice.

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