Meaning & use
Rebooking
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The act of arranging a new reservation, appointment, or ticket to replace one that was canceled or missed.
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The airline offered free rebooking after the flight was canceled due to weather.
Rebooking a missed doctor's appointment sometimes means waiting weeks for the next opening.
A note on using this word
Airlines and hotels often distinguish "rebooking" fees from cancellation fees, since a rebooking keeps the customer's business rather than losing it.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To arrange a new reservation or ticket in place of one that was canceled.
The agent is rebooking passengers onto the next available flight.
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