What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

What’s Happening

Real talk: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you’re due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? 1 hour ago Save Save Widening conflict in the Middle East following attacks and Israel on Iran has caused widespread disruption to flights. (it feels like chaos)

Cancellations and delays have been caused of airspace and the impact of wider tensions, as well as the knock-on to major hub airports.

The Details

Passengers affected have various rights, primarily a refund. But, these can vary depending on which carrier you are flying with and from where.

Only when an airline is at fault is extra compensation payable, which is not the case with travel difficulties caused conflict. What do airlines have to offer passengers?

Why This Matters

When flights are delayed or cancelled, UK and EU airlines, and other carriers when you are departing a UK or EU airport, have a duty to look after you. That includes providing meals and accommodation, if necessary, and getting you to your destination. The airline should organise putting you on an alternative flight, at no extra cost.

Market watchers are paying close attention to developments like this.

Key Takeaways

• Additional losses - such as unused accommodation - might require a claim to a credit card provider, if that was the payment option used.
• After that, a claim may need to go to your travel insurance provider.
• But there is no standard definition of what is covered.
• It may require a close look at the details of the policy to see what is covered, in which circumstances.

The Bottom Line

You can get your money back for any part of the ticket you have not used. So, if you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you can get the full cost of the return ticket refunded.

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