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Business & Politics · 4 Beginner · September 13, 2026

Your Rights When Your Flight Is Cancelled

Your Rights When Your Flight Is Cancelled
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Vocabulary

cancelled /ˈkænəld/ adjective
stopped and will not happen
My flight was cancelled because of bad weather.
compensation /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/ noun
money you get because something bad happened
The airline gave me compensation for the cancelled flight.
receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ noun
a paper that shows you bought something
Keep your receipt for the hotel.

Article

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.

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