Your Rights When Your Flight Is Cancelled
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Sometimes flights get cancelled. This means your plane does not fly. Air traffic control problems cause many cancellations. When this happens, you have rights. Airlines must help you.
What Happens to Your Ticket?
If your flight is cancelled, the airline must help you. They give you money back. Or they put you on another flight. You get to choose. Ask the airline what they can do for you.
Can You Get Money?
Yes, you can get money back. This is called compensation. You may get $200 to $600. The amount depends on your flight. Long flights get more money than short flights.
What About Food and Hotels?
The airline must pay for some things. They pay for food. They pay for a hotel room if you wait overnight. They pay for phone calls. Keep all your receipts and tickets.
What Should You Do?
Talk to the airline right away. Tell them you want to fly or get money. Write down everything. Take photos of your ticket. Keep all papers and receipts. You may need these later.
Know Your Rights
Different countries have different rules. In America, airlines must help you. Always ask questions. Do not give up. Your rights are important.
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