What you're entitled to when your flight goes wrong — without the legal jargon.
If your flight arrived 3+ hours late, was cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you were denied boarding on an EU departure or an EU airline arrival, you can claim €250–€600 depending on distance. Airlines must also provide meals, communication and accommodation during long waits.
The UK kept the EU rules after Brexit. Compensation runs from £220 to £520 on the same triggers: long delays, short-notice cancellations and denied boarding.
US rules focus on refunds: if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you don't fly, you're owed a cash refund — not a voucher. Involuntary bumping can pay up to $2,150.
For disruptions within the airline's control you can claim up to C$1,000 for large carriers, plus rebooking, meals and accommodation.
The DGCA Passenger Charter requires compensation up to ₹20,000 for cancellations without notice and denied boarding, plus refreshments during long delays.
ANAC Resolution 400 requires assistance from the first hour of delay and full reimbursement or rerouting after four hours.
For international itineraries, airlines are liable for lost, damaged or delayed baggage up to roughly SDR 1,288 — report it before leaving the airport and keep your receipts.
