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🇬🇧 English · C1

How to handle a delayed connection calmly in English

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Clerk

Traveler

1. 

   Traveler

   If my first flight is delayed, can you protect the connection?
2. 

   Clerk

   Yes, if your first flight is delayed, we can protect the connection when possible.
3. 

   Clerk

   Would you accept a later arrival if it keeps your bags on the same path?
4. 

   Traveler

   Yes, I would accept a later arrival if it keeps my bags on the same path.
5. 

   Traveler

   Could you hold a backup seat on the evening flight just in case?
6. 

   Clerk

   Yes, I can hold a backup seat on the evening flight just in case.
7. 

   Clerk

   Shall I message you the moment the delay becomes official?
8. 

   Traveler

   Yes, please message me the moment the delay becomes official.
9. 

   Traveler

   If rebooking is needed, may I stay on the same airline?
10. 

    Clerk

    Yes, if rebooking is needed, we will try to keep you on the same airline.