Flight cancelled - forced to extend time abroad. Compensation?
I booked an easyJet flight from London to Zurich several months ago. I also have an annual Coverwise travel insurance policy. I am a Swiss citizen but resident in the UK.
I was scheduled to return back on the 23rd of March but easyJet has cancelled that flight. I am able to get a refund or change my flight date on easyJet but the next available date is not clear and looks like it will be after the 23rd.
Is there any compensation for the extra expenses of hotels (not yet booked) and subsistence for the extra days in Switzerland from either the airline or the travel insurance?
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Do airlines have to compensate for Cancelled flights?
The airline is required to compensate you for a canceled flight if you were notified less than 14 days before your original scheduled departure date. However, compensation is not required if the airline proves that extraordinary circumstances (e.g., weather) caused the cancellation.How much compensation can I get for a Cancelled flight?
U.S. flights: maximum compensation by type of delayNew flight arrival timeCompensation (% of ticket price)Maximum payoutBetween 1 and 2 hours after original arrival (1 to 4 hours for international)200%$675More than 2 hours after original arrival (more than 4 hours for international)400%$1,3501 more row•Oct 11, 2021How do I file a EU 261 claim?
It must be posted at the check-in desks, check-in kiosks and on the airline's website. The airline must also give you a copy of this notice if you were denied boarding, your flight was canceled or you had a delay of more than two hours. To file an EU261 claim, you must have a valid ticket and booking confirmation.Airline Refunds - Flight Cancelled? Know Your Rights!
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