If you are flying overseas for a holiday or to visit friends and has to change airports and planes quite a few times, you may find, from no fault of your own that you missed a plane.
This has happened to me a number of times, and I have found, that the best way to handle it, is to have a very relaxed attitude.
There is no point in panicking, yelling or crying at this time.
Often flights can be late, and when you are trying to catch connecting flights, anxiety can set in.
There is no point in running to catch a plane and ending up out of breath, sweaty and miserable because you've missed it.
Just make your way there and get your ticket changed over to another flight.
Most airports have wonderful shops, restaurants and bars so if you have time to spare, read a book, do some browsing or have a meal.
Remember, there are also Internet outlets, so you can e-mail anyone who is scheduled to pick you up and tell them that you won't be arriving until later.
Often planes can be overbooked, and you can find yourself being offered a deal, which includes money, an overnight stay in a luxury hotel, in a city that you have never been to before.
Sometimes it really pays to take up an offer like this.
And if you have an open mind and a relaxed attitude then you can make the most of what you are offered.