3. The Flat Tire Rule
This rule is kind of an unofficial airline policy. Is a little more common than the others on this list, and in my opinion, it also makes a little more sense. According to the flat tire rule, check-in agents should provide flexibility to those who may have missed their plane due to a flat tire so they could get the next flight without a penalty.
Seems fair, doesn’t it? In other words, most airlines are required to help you find a new flight at no extra cost. But that’s only if a flat tire kept you from arriving at the airport on time. So, what you see in movies when some character is in this situation and the ground crew is being rude and unhelpful—this shouldn’t happen in real life.
The flat tire rule does usually come with a small fee, but it’s very affordable compared with buying a new ticket. It’s worth mentioning that you can only take advantage of this rule if you’re four hours late or less. Don’t bother claiming it if there are more than four hours.
