Flight guides

Plain answers about flight delays, the plane coming in and what to do when plans change.

• Will my flight be delayed?

  The early signs of a delay, before the airline announces one, and what we can and can't know.

• Where is my plane coming from?

  How to find the flight that brings your plane in, and why it matters for delays.

• Delayed due to a late arriving aircraft: what it means

  What the phrase means, and why these knock-on delays are so common.

• Picking someone up at the airport

  Follow the expected landing time in local time, and send alerts to your driver.

• Flight delayed? Here's what to do next

  Practical steps after a delay: what to keep, the right airline form and where to turn.

• Find your airline's official support links

  Official help, complaint, refund and compensation pages for major airlines.