Flights Delayed by more than 2 hours because of Strike Action – Your Rights There is a financial compensation scheme in the EU for delayed and cancelled flights – but in the event of a strike (an extraordinary event) – that scheme doesn’t apply. BUT – all delayed passengers are entitled to free meals and […]
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Refunds and Compensation for Cancelled Flights
What rights do passengers have when a flight is cancelled because of extraordinary circumstances? Under EC Regulation No. 261/ 2004 – in the event of a flight cancellation passengers must be offered : …care and assistance free of charge while waiting for their rerouted flight– specifically, meals and refreshments in reasonable relation to the waiting […]
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Travel Insurance Cover for Volcanic Ash
Many air passengers from Ireland and other countries had flights cancelled because of the recent volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. Some travel insurance companies paid out for cancelled accommodation bookings and other costs incurred as a result of flight cancellations. Some insurance companies paid out as an act of goodwill – even though they strictly […]
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