Hearing a lot about flight disruption this summer?

Whether you’re impacted by commonly occurring reasons or by unprecedented global events, flight cancellations can often orchestrate chaos. And while no-one wants to deal with flight cancellations, knowing how to is a powerful tool against eliminating any hassle and anxiety if your flight is affected.

Five essential steps you should take:

1. Know your rights based on what your insurance provider will cover. 

2. Know your rights based on your airline’s policies, especially as they might be able to offer a free rebooking.

3. If you choose not to opt for rebooking options the airline can offer, check if you’re eligible for a refund, and rebook yourself using Skyscanner’s smart booking options (such as Price Alerts and Whole Month Search) to find the cheapest alternatives.

4. If you’re impacted outside of the UK and EU, check what your entitlement rights from the airline are as these can vary in non EU destinations

5. Make sure you keep records of all costs incurred as airlines are sometimes entitled to cover things like overnight accommodation, transport to and from the airport and meals