Flight Cancellation

Some airlines will also offer accommodation following flight cancellation if you have to stay overnight and travel the next day instead, but not all. You may to arrange a new flight / accommodation yourself and then claim it back.

Can I claim for flight cancellation ?

If the airline cancels your flight, then it is the usually the responsibility of the airline to arrange a new flight to get you to your destination.

What happens if my flight is delayed, can I get compensation?

That would depend on the reason for the delay or cancellation of the flight. You are only entitled to claim compensation if the delay or cancellation was within the airline’s control.

You can claim up to €600 Back When Your Flight is Delayed in Europe – EU261 Regulation – The delay will have a specific reason, and if this extraordinary (due to weather or Force Majeure ) then you will NOT normally receive any compensation for the flight delay / cancellation.

Force Majeure – this means unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract.

Force Majeure events can include fire, storms, floods, civil unrest, strikes, war, and invasion.

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We also cover medical screening, and medical clearance, and Emergency Medical Assistance as well.