What happens if your flight gets cancelled during fuel crisis - your rights explained

What happens if your plane gets cancelled this summer?

The jet fuel crisis worries many holidaymakers. UK flights are mostly fine, but holidays might be disrupted. Some airlines cancelled flights due to rising jet fuel prices.

Flights with many daily routes, like London to Alicante, might be cancelled. Airlines can move passengers to another flight on the same day.

If you're on a UK or EU airline, they must get you to your destination. You can choose a refund and rebook on your own.

There are rules for UK and EU airlines.

Airlines must get you to your destination as soon as possible if you accept an alternative route. This is usually within a day or two.

ABTA says if you choose a replacement flight, most airlines will book you on another of their flights. If another airline is flying there sooner, you may be booked on that flight.

If you're stuck at the airport, the airline must offer food and drink.

Travel experts say your airline may advise you to make alternative travel arrangements and claim back the cost. Keep receipts, as costs should be reasonable.

If you make your own arrangements, claiming the cost back can take months. Keep screenshots and confirmation from the airline.

If your flight is delayed or cancelled, you're entitled to 'care and assistance'. This includes food and drink, and accommodation for overnight delays.

Booking a package holiday has advantages. Tour operators will extend your stay or find an alternative hotel if you're delayed.

Check your travel insurance policy, as you may be able to claim depending on the delay length.

What you're entitled to depends on the flight distance and delay length.

Having a flight cancelled is inconvenient and incurs extra expenses. You may be able to claim compensation.

Usually, you can claim compensation, but not if the cancellation is due to 'extraordinary circumstances'.

The Citizens Advice Bureau warns you're entitled to compensation if the flight arrives more than 3 hours late and it's the airline's fault.

If the delay is outside the airline's control, like bad weather, you're unlikely to get compensation. Check your travel insurance policy.

If you miss days of your holiday, it's unlikely to be refunded by an airline. Package holiday customers have an advantage.

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