reconfirm vs. rebook

[Hoamuahe]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #158 "Airport and flight travel expressions", question 9

It is the passenger's responsibility to ......... all outgoing flights at least 72 hours prior to departure.

(a) rebook
(b) reorder
(c) reserve
(d) reconfirm

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #158 "Airport and flight travel expressions", answer 9

It is the passenger's responsibility to reconfirm all outgoing flights at least 72 hours prior to departure.

Correct answer: (d) reconfirm

Your answer was: incorrect
It is the passenger's responsibility to rebook all outgoing flights at least 72 hours prior to departure.
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Why do we you reconform not rebook?

[Kitosdad]

Reconfirm means that you should phone the airline to ensure (reconfirm)that your flight timings are still accurate.

You do not have to rebook. You have already booked and paid for your flight.

Kitos.
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Englishman living in Germany.