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We tried it: Getting reimbursed for travel delays / 63

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Finance Girlies: Money Conversations for Gen Z and Millennial Women
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Feb 18, 2026
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Summary

We love travel — but we do not love unexpected airport chaos. On a recent work trip to Mexico, we each faced major delays. One of us was marked a no-show while physically inside the airport because we couldn’t get a boarding pass. The other experienced a domino effect — a missing gate agent, de-icing delays, a missed connection, a four-hour crew delay, and a mechanical issue that led to an overnight stay. Because these disruptions felt largely outside of our control — and, to some extent, wit...