I have missed my flight. What should I do?
PER-so — stress on first syllable. 'Perso' is the past participle of 'perdere'.
When you have arrived too late for your flight and need to speak to airline staff about alternatives.
'Ho perso' uses the passato prossimo tense (ho + past participle) to express a recent past action. 'Cosa devo fare?' (what must I do?) combines 'cosa' (what) + 'devo' (I must, from dovere) + 'fare' (to do). This construction is essential for problem-solving situations.
C'è un altro volo oggi per la stessa destinazione?
Is there another flight today to the same destination?
The most practical follow-up question
Posso cambiare il biglietto?
Can I change the ticket?
Depends on your fare type — flex tickets allow this
Devo comprare un nuovo biglietto?
Do I have to buy a new ticket?
Often the unfortunate answer on budget airlines
Italian consumer protection law (following EU Regulation 261/2004) covers flight delays and cancellations but not missed flights due to the passenger's own late arrival. Always check in online and arrive at the airport well in advance, especially in summer when queues are long.