Passenger rights
What you are actually owed
Rights follow the route, not your passport. Pick the region your flight departed from to see the rules that apply.
EU Passenger Rights (EU261) Explained
Fixed compensation by distance for cancellations, long delays and denied boarding, plus care during the disruption.
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UK Passenger Rights After a Delay or Cancellation
The UK runs its own version of the EU rules, with amounts in pounds and the Civil Aviation Authority as the regulator.
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US Passenger Rights: Refunds, Bumping and Baggage
No fixed compensation for delays, but strong refund rules and specific payments for involuntary denied boarding.
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Canadian Air Passenger Protection Regulations
Compensation depends on the cause of the disruption and the size of the airline, with clear obligations for communication and care.
Read the rulesThis is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, and every situation is different. Always check the official airline or government information for your route before acting.