EU261 regulations establish passenger rights to compensation and assistance in cases of denied boarding, flight cancellations, or long delays. If re-routed promptly, passengers may receive meals, refreshments, communication access, hotel accommodation if needed, and transport between the airport and accommodation. These entitlements do not apply if re-routing is chosen for a later date or a refund is requested.
EU261 regulations are common rules on compensation and assist passengers event of denied boarding, flight cancellations or long flight delays.
If you have experienced a flight delay or flight cancellation and you choose to be re-routed as soon as possible, you may be entitled to the following:
- Meals and Refreshments that are reasonable in relation to the waiting time;
- Two telephone calls or e-mails;
- Reasonable hotel accommodation where a stay of one or more nights becomes necessary;
- Transport that is reasonable between the airport and place of accommodation (hotel or other).
*Please note that the above care entitlements are not applicable should you choose to be re-routed at a later date at your convenience or if you choose to get a refund.