Don't let a bumped flight get the best of you. Brush up on your rights.

Do you know your rights as a traveler if the airline were to, lets say, bump you off of an overbooked flight? Keep reading for our tips and tricks to avoid common travel woes.

• You absolutely hate flight delays, but it's all out of your hands. Isn't it?
  • If you book the earliest flight of the day, there is less likely for there to be a delay. Losing a little bit of shut-eye just might be worth it.
• If you're traveling during a peak time, such as the holidays, and your flight is canceled get on the phone to speak to a customer service rep.
  • We've seen Airline. We know how nasty it can get for the on-site representatives. The customer service associates over the phone will have the same information and can offer you the same benefits. **Don't leave for the airport without your cell phone and the airline's customer service number
• You're bumped from an oversold flight. What do you do now?
  • According to the FAA, if you arrive at your destination more than two hours after your original flight, you are entitled to as much as $800.
• You're going to a wedding and your luggage is lost for good. What do you do?
  • You should be entitled to a compensation of up to $3,300.