Direct answer: To know if your flight is cancelled, check official status sources now and act quickly on any changes. What to do now
- Check your airline’s app or website: use the Flight Status or Manage Booking sections to search by flight number and date. You’ll see current status (on time, delayed, or cancelled) and gate/terminal updates. If you can’t access the app, sign in to the airline’s website on a computer or ask a friend to check for you.
- Look at real-time airport information: departure boards and the airport’s official app or website often show cancellations and updated gate information. Arrive early to monitor boards, especially during disruptions.
- Check your email and SMS: airlines typically notify you of cancellations or schedule changes through the contact method you provided. Make sure your contact details are up to date in your booking.
- Contact the airline directly if needed: if the online status is unclear or you can’t access the status, call the airline’s customer service or use their chat support for confirmation.
- If cancelled, know your options: most airlines rebook you on the next available flight, offer refunds, or provide alternatives. If you need accommodation or ground transport due to a delay or overnight layover, some carriers provide hotel rooms or meal vouchers depending on the policy and location.
Tips to minimize disruption
- Enable notifications: turn on push notifications for flight updates in the airline app.
- Have backup plans: know your alternative airports, possible connections, and the airline’s disruption policies in advance.
- Consider travel insurance or flight protection plans that cover cancellations and delays.
If you’d like, share your airline, flight number, and departure city/date, and the goal (rebook, refund, or compensation), and I can tailor steps and likely options based on common airline policies.
