Do These Three Things Right Away if Your Flight Is CanceledA canceled flight doesn't necessarily mean the trip is off. It’s fascinating how quickly an airline’s boarding area devolves from a (mostly) civil group into a frenzied stampede after the gate agent announces a canceled flight. But did you know that there are other, more effective steps you can take to minimize the inconvenience of a canceled flight? Here are three things you should do immediately when you learn that your flight is canceled. Depending on the reason for your canceled flight, the carrier may be willing to book you a seat on a competitor’s flight.