Cancelled flight – when can you get compensation and assistance?
Inställt flyg – när kan du få ersättning och hjälp? - Engelska
When your flight is cancelled, you are usually entitled to rebooking or a refund. You may also be entitled to compensation and assistance from the airline. Find out how much compensation you may claim and what you can do if the airline refuses your claims.
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Your rights when the flight is cancelled
Within the EU, there are specific rules for air travel that give you the right to rebooking or a refund. You may also be entitled to compensation.
You are welcome to use our flight calculator to find out what applies in your situation, for example how much compensation you may be entitled to.
Find out your rights and make a claim
If the airline rejects your claims
Proofread: 25 May 2026
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