As per Law, if your flight is delayed or canceled in the U.S., you’re not eligible for compensation unless you choose not to fly (in which case you should get a refund for your flight). However, you may be eligible for eu airline compensation if your flight to or from Europe is delayed or canceled.
Can I get Refund if Flight is Cancelled?
Airlines do not guarantee flight schedules, so flight times are subject to change. In most cases, you shouldn’t expect much if a flight is cancelled. If your ticket is for business or first class and space is not available, an airline will often rebook you in coach class and offer a partial refund.
What Compensation am I Entitled to for a Cancelled Flight?
You’re legally entitled to get compensation if the delay is the airline’s responsibility and either: the replacement flight delays your arrival by 2 or more hours. your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before departure.
What Happens if my Return Flight is Cancelled?
If your flight is cancelled, you have the right to either a refund or rebooking, and the airline must always offer you the choice. That means that if you no longer want to travel, for example if you’ve missed the event you were travelling for, the airline cannot deny you a refund and rebook your flight instead.
How do I claim Compensation for a Cancelled Flight?
- You can be entitled to flight cancellation compensation EU, if:
- You were notified of the cancellation less than 14 days before the flight.
- You have a confirmed flight reservation.
- The cancellation occurred in the last 3 years.
- The reason for the cancellation was within the airline’s control.
