THIS is five-word phrase that will get you on a free flight if you miss yours.
Heading to the airport and either breaking down, getting stuck in traffic or realising you’ve forgotten your passport is a sure-fire way to make you late.
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While it may ruin your day knowing you’re going to arrive and not be able to get on the plane to your sunny destination, there is one hack that could save you.
A TikTok creator has revealed what happened to him on the day he tried to go on holiday – and what you can say to the airline to get on the next flight for free.
Traveller Jake – also known by his account name jakepeterson114 – documents his journeys on the video sharing platform to his hundreds of followers.
As he attempted to drive to the airport one morning, he got a flat tyre and missed his flight, Jake told his audience.
But a sneaky five-word sentence sorted him right out.
He said all you need to do is tell the airline: “I had a flat tyre.”
In a 37-second clip, Jake said: “Earlier today, I was running late for my flight because I had a flat tire. So I knew I wasn’t gonna make it.
“But fortunately, most airlines have a flat tire policy—American, Delta, United.
“The agent, there’s actually a button on their computer that says ‘flat tire policy,’ and they will, for free of charge, move you to the next flight.
“So next time you’re delayed because of a flat tire, use this trick. It could help you save you some money,”
It comes after one travel influencer Grace Cheng lifted the lid on five easy hacks everyone should know about.
Parched passengers will be relieved to find out there is a way around taking water through security.
“First off, I know a lot of people don’t know this but you can actually take a full bottle of water through security,” she began.
“Only if it is frozen because yes, ice is solid and water is liquid so all you’ve got to do is freeze the water before you leave for the airport and before you hit security, just drink whatever has melted.
“And to me personally, I think that’s the biggest hack ever.”
You can find out her other four tips here.