If you are (1) flying from an EU airport or (2) flying from an airport outside the EU to an EU airport on an EU carrier...
The European Union Regulation 261/2004 of February 17, 2005 gives you certain rights.
If your flight is delayed longer than 5 hours, you can get a refund for your ticket plus, you can get a free flight back to your point of origin, when relevant.
If you are denied boarding, despite the fact that you have a valid ticket, have a confirmed reservation and was able to check in before the deadline, you are entitled to compensation:
- €250 if the flight is shorter than 1500 km (but only €125 if it is delayed less than 2 hours)
- €400 if the flight is between 1500 km and 3500 km (but only €200 if it is delayed less than 3 hours)
- €600 if the flight is longer than 3500 km (but only €300 if it is delayed less than 4 hours)
In addition, you get a refund for your ticket and a free flight back to your point of origin, when relevant.
The airline should also pay for the cost of two telephone calls/email/faxes, meals and refreshments and hotel accommodation if you are delayed overnight.
Keep these in mind. It's worth knowing so you can insist on what you are rightfully entitled to, should something happen while you are traveling.
Note that above rights do not apply for delays/cancellations caused by weather disasters.
For the complete details, check out this page.
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