Missed Connection: Rebooking at the Transfer Desk

發布日期:2026-09-05 旅遊與文化 Level 3
Missed Connection: Rebooking at the Transfer Desk
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背景
出國自助旅行時,航班延誤導致錯過轉機是最常見的突發狀況之一。本篇情境發生在機場轉機櫃檯,台灣旅客 Ryan 因第一段班機延誤將近兩小時,錯過了前往東京的轉機班機,須向航空公司地勤人員 Grace 尋求協助,完成改班、了解補償權益並確認行李去向。對話完整走過一次真實的改班流程,融合主張乘客權益、詢問替代方案與確認後續安排的實用句型,是旅遊英文的重要應用場景。
  • Ryan 因首班機延誤錯過前往東京的轉機班機
  • 向航空公司地勤人員 Grace 說明狀況並請求協助
  • 詢問改班選項、候補名單及補償權益
  • 確認行李是否自動轉機並取得新登機證
  • 了解餐券使用方式並完成整個改班流程
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English

Ryan: Excuse me, I think I missed my connecting flight. My first flight was delayed by almost two hours.

Grace: I'm sorry to hear that. May I have your boarding pass and passport, please?

Ryan: Sure, here they are. My connecting flight to Tokyo was supposed to depart at 2:15.

Grace: Let me check the system. I can confirm that Flight KL802 has already departed, so you did miss the connection.

Ryan: I missed my connecting flight because my first flight was delayed. Is there anything you can do to help me?

Grace: Absolutely. The next available flight to Tokyo departs at 6:40 this evening. I can rebook you on that flight right away.

Ryan: Could you rebook me on the next available flight? And am I entitled to any compensation for the delay?

Grace: Yes. Since the delay was caused by our airline, you are entitled to a meal voucher. We can also provide hotel accommodation if you are required to stay overnight.

Ryan: Will you provide a hotel if there are further delays? I had a hotel check-in planned in Tokyo tonight.

Grace: The 6:40 flight is currently on schedule, so you should arrive tonight as planned. If any further delays occur, however, we will arrange accommodation for you.

Ryan: I understand it's not your fault, but this has really disrupted my plans. Is there any other option, perhaps an earlier flight?

Grace: There is a flight at 4:15, but it is fully booked. I can put you on the standby list if you would like to try for that one.

Ryan: Yes, please. I'm on the standby list then. How will I know if a seat becomes available?

Grace: We will make an announcement at Gate C12 by 3:30. Please remain near the gate and listen for your name.

Ryan: Will my luggage be transferred automatically to the new flight, or do I need to reclaim it?

Grace: Your checked baggage will be transferred automatically to whichever flight you board. You don't need to go to the baggage claim area.

Ryan: That's a great relief. So I just need to wait at the gate with this meal voucher?

Grace: Exactly. Here is your new boarding pass for the 6:40 flight, and the restaurant on Level 3 accepts this voucher. Please arrive at the gate at least 30 minutes before departure.

Ryan: Thank you so much for sorting everything out. I really appreciate your patience and help.

Grace: You're most welcome. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope the rest of your journey goes smoothly.

中文翻譯

Ryan: 不好意思,我想我錯過了轉機班機。我的第一班飛機延誤了將近兩個小時。

Grace: 很遺憾聽到這個消息。請問可以給我您的登機證和護照嗎?

Ryan: 當然,在這裡。我前往東京的轉機班機原本應該在 2:15 起飛。

Grace: 讓我查一下系統。我可以確認 KL802 班機已經起飛了,所以您確實錯過了這班轉機。

Ryan: 我因為第一班飛機延誤而錯過了轉機班機。請問您有辦法幫我處理嗎?

Grace: 當然有。下一班前往東京的可用班機今晚 6:40 起飛,我可以馬上幫您改訂那班。

Ryan: 請問可以幫我改訂下一班可用的班機嗎?另外,我是否有資格獲得任何延誤補償?

Grace: 是的。由於延誤是由我們航空公司造成的,您有權獲得一張餐券,如果需要過夜,我們也可以提供住宿安排。

Ryan: 如果之後又有延誤,您們會提供飯店嗎?我今晚在東京有訂好住宿。

Grace: 6:40 的班機目前按時起飛,所以您今晚應該能如期抵達。不過,如果之後有任何進一步的延誤,我們會替您安排住宿。

Ryan: 我理解這不是您的錯,但這真的打亂了我的計畫。還有其他選擇嗎?也許有更早的班機?

Grace: 4:15 有一班班機,但已經客滿了。如果您想試試看,我可以幫您加入候補名單。

Ryan: 好的,麻煩您了。我加入候補名單後,如何得知是否有座位釋出?

Grace: 我們會在 3:30 前於 C12 登機口廣播,請待在登機口附近,注意聽到您的名字被叫到。

Ryan: 我的行李會自動轉到新的班機上,還是我需要去行李提領區領取?

Grace: 您的托運行李會自動轉到您所搭乘的班機,不需要前往行李提領區。

Ryan: 太好了,這讓我放心多了。那我只需要拿著這張餐券在登機口等候就可以了嗎?

Grace: 完全正確。這是您 6:40 班機的新登機證,三樓的餐廳可以使用這張餐券,請在起飛前至少 30 分鐘抵達登機口。

Ryan: 非常感謝您幫我處理好一切,真的很感謝您的耐心與協助。

Grace: 不客氣。我們對造成的不便深感抱歉,希望您接下來的旅程一切順利。

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Practice

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1 Why did Ryan miss his connecting flight to Tokyo?
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2 What does Grace tell Ryan about his checked baggage after rebooking?
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3 Since the delay was caused by our airline, you are to a meal voucher.
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4 I can put you on the list if you would like to try for the 4:15 flight.
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5 Could you me on the next available flight to Tokyo?
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6 Will my luggage be automatically to the new flight?
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Discussion

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以下問題沒有標準答案,請試著用英文說出自己的想法,一題講三到五句話。

  1. 1 Have you ever missed a flight or experienced a serious travel disruption? What happened, and how did you handle the situation? What would you do differently next time?
  2. 2 Ryan says, 'I understand it's not your fault, but this has really disrupted my plans.' Why is it important to stay calm and polite when dealing with airline staff during a delay? How can your attitude affect the outcome of the situation?