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Airline canceled my flight – what are my rights? ( self )

submitted by robertooo11 Warning: 0%

So, my flight got canceled just hours before takeoff, and I’m really annoyed. They gave me a voucher for food and put me on a flight the next day, but that doesn’t make up for the inconvenience. I lost a whole day of my trip, missed a meeting, and had to rearrange everything at the last minute. I’ve heard that passengers can get compensation in situations like this, but I don’t know how it works. Does anyone know what steps I should take?



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ricerick3 —

Yes, you definitely might be entitled to compensation, depending on the reason for the cancellation. If the airline canceled due to something within their control and didn’t give enough notice, they legally have to compensate you. The amount varies but can go up to €600 in many cases. A lot of people don’t claim this money because they don’t know about their rights or think it’s too complicated. If you want to check if you qualify and make the process easier, take a look at this website https://flightrefunder.com/. It has a step-by-step guide on how to claim compensation and ensures you don’t miss out on money the airline owes you.


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robertooo11 [S] —

I’ve always wondered about this because I’ve had flights canceled before but never looked into compensation. It’s interesting how many passengers don’t know they could be entitled to money when things like this happen. Thanks for sharing this info—it’s definitely useful for anyone who flies regularly!