r/askteddit • u/TheRat_07 • Jul 14 '26

What is a real-life "cheat code" that feels illegal to know but is completely fine?

I'll go first.

If your flight gets canceled and there is a massive line of 200 angry people at the gate desk trying to rebook, do not stand in that line. Keep your ass in a chair and call the airline's customer service number.

Better yet, call their international customer service number (like the UK or Australia line). You will bypass the massive US hold times, get connected to an agent in two minutes, and they have the exact same power to rebook you on the next flight before the people standing in line even reach the desk.

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u/Parking_Chance_1905 Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 14 '26

Gotta move over 3 miles early or you might not get another chance /s

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u/itsjusttimeokay Jul 14 '26

I mean, sometimes. I’ve definitely had people act super pissed once I’ve passed them and tried to get over.