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You Missed Your Flight. Now What?

 

If you travel at all, you've probably missed a flight or two. This can be hard to manage, but it doesn't need to be. If you don't use the right techniques and methods when you've missed a flight, you might miss out an opportunity. But if you follow the advice below, you'll be smooth sailing no matter if you made your original flight:

 

  1. Don't Panic

The first step is to realize the situation is happening. By accepting it, you can avoid panic. Don't get too stressed about it, because the only thing that will happen is you'll be less productive. Instead, find someplace to sit for a minute and brainstorm.

 

  1. Get Your Tools Ready

Perhaps you travel with a computer. Maybe you only use a pen and paper. Still, you could just have a book or something else with you. Whatever your tools are, have them ready and out. This will help you prioritize what you really want to do with your lost time.

 

  1. Inform Contacts

If you are on your way to an important business meeting or conference, inform colleagues who will be affected by you being late. You might feel embarrassed that you missed a flight, but your client will appreciate getting a heads up instead of showing up and waiting for you. Don't lose business because you aren't willing to fess up to the details of your tardiness.

 

  1. Focus

There can be a lot of distractions at an airport. The last thing you want to do is get distracted by some television show or a restaurant with drink specials. Stay in your zone with headphones or by finding a bland location where your eyesight won't drift off.

 

  1. Make Some Fun

You don't have to be productive just because you're traveling on business. You can find ways to relax and enjoy yourself. Perhaps there is a show you want to watch. Or maybe a podcast with some great tips on how to improve your business. Now is the time to watch or read these items. It's different than getting distracted because you already planned on doing it. And what better time and place to do it then when you're stranded at the airport? Talk about making up for lost time.

In the world of air travel, mistakes happen. Sometimes your plane left early; sometimes you simply couldn't get there in time. Whatever the reason for you missing your flight, you shouldn't give up. You have the power to make the most of the situation.

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Posted on Oct 17 2017

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