教你如何輕鬆應對航班被取消事件大綱
Starting off a vacay with a flight delay or cancellation can turn things upside down — especially if you have limited time to visit with family and friends over the holidays. Instead of freaking out, here's how to handle the situation.
假期開始時遇到航班延誤或取消會讓心情很糟——特別是如果你在假日裏只有有限的時間和家人、朋友見面。別抓狂，下面是處理這種情況的辦法。Check in early! Make sure to check in online or via phone at least 24 hours ahead of time. Sure, that doesn't mean things are always going to be perfect, but if you have already checked in before arriving at the airport, then all your flight information is secure, and your seat is confirmed.
儘早確認！確保至少提前24小時在網上或用電話確認信息。當然，這並不意味事情會一直很順利，但如果你在到機場前已經確認過，那你所有的航班信息就不會有問題，你的座位也會被保留。Plan for it: While you're packing your carry-on, prep for delays, and make sure to include your phone charger, a good book, a small bag of toiletries, and even fresh undergarments. You can also pack a few of your favorite snacks. That way, if there actually is a delay, you're already mentally prepped — and well fed.
做好航班延誤的準備：當你打包隨身行李時，也做好延機的準備，並確保帶了手機充電器、一本好書、一小袋洗漱品，甚至乾淨的內衣。你也可以備些喜歡的零食。這樣的話，如果飛機真的誤點，你已經有了心理準備——也能把自己餵飽。
Take a deep breath: Getting news that your flight won't be leaving for another six hours can feel like being dumped over the phone by your eighth-grade boyfriend. Take a deep breath, and compose yourself before taking action. These things happen, and there's not much you can do about it. It's best to focus on staying calm, even if you're totally freaking out.
深呼吸：知道還要再等6小時飛機纔會起飛時，感覺像是在電話裏被青梅竹馬的男朋友甩了一樣。深吸一口氣，採取行動前先想清楚。事情已經發生，你也做不了什麼。即使你已完全失控，也最好要盡力冷靜下來。Make the call: When you find out there's a delay or cancellation, instead of waiting in line and getting more frustrated, call your airline directly to check on alternate flights. Keep the number handy, so you are first on the line if things get chaotic. Just having the opportunity to talk things out sometimes makes everything better.
打電話：當你發現航班誤點或取消，不要在隊伍裏等着，讓情緒越來越低落，而是直接打電話給航空公司看有沒有別的航班。把電話留着，這樣事態混亂時你就是第一個打進電話的人。有時只是有機會把事情講出來就能讓一切變得更好。Provide all information: The gate attendant is there to help, so taking your frustration out on her isn't going to make things better. Give her any information that may help you get on another flight. If an alternate airport is close to your final destination, if you are willing to take ground transport, or if you have any pressing medical conditions, then now is the time to share. Once you're done, walk away, and call a good friend to complain her ear off.
提供所有信息：登機口的服務員是提供幫助的，所以把你的不滿發泄在她身上不會讓事情有轉機。告訴她任何可以幫助你登上其他航班的信息。如果降落的那個機場接近你的最終目的地，如果你願意地面運輸行李，或者如果你有任何緊急身體狀況，那麼現在是時候說出來了。一旦你提供好了信息就離開吧，打電話給好友狠狠抱怨下。Laugh: That's right: laugh. Being stuck in an airport is no fun, but having a little levity about the situation makes things a bit easier to deal with. It's much more enjoyable to have a positive attitude, and sitting and sulking isn't going to get you out of there any faster. Who knows what might come form being stuck in the airport? You might make a new friend or actually have the chance to read that book everyone's been talking about.
笑：對的，就是要笑。被困機場並不有趣，但是輕鬆面對境況會讓事情更容易處理。呆坐着生悶氣不會讓你更快脫離困境，態度積極會更好些。誰知道自己會被困在機場呢？你可能會認識新朋友或有機會讀那本每個人都在談論的熱門書籍。
