What to Do If Your Flight Plans Go Wrong

✈️ Know Your Rights: Delays, Cancellations & Boarding Issues When Flying from Ireland

Planning a holiday or work trip? When flights don’t go to plan, whether it’s a long delay, cancellation, or even being bumped from your seat, it pays to know your rights.

A recent article from The Irish Times highlights what travellers need to know under EU Regulation 261/2004, which protects passengers flying from Ireland and other EU countries.

Your Air Passenger Rights – At a Glance

• Flight delays: If your flight is delayed, you might be entitled to get help from the airline depending on the distance to your destination and the length of the delay. 
• Compensation: If your flight arrives at your destination more than three hours late, you may be entitled to compensation. The exact amount usually depends on how far you were flying, whether it was a short, medium, or long-haul trip.
• Denied boarding: If you’re bumped due to overbooking, the airline must offer either compensation, alternative transport, or help with meals or accommodation.

These protections are in place to help travellers recover costs and reduce the stress that can come with travel disruptions. But in most cases, it’s up to you to lodge a claim so keeping documentation like boarding passes and flight confirmations is important.

Planning a Trip? Be Prepared
No one expects delays or cancellations, but knowing where you stand can help you feel more in control if it happens. Take a look at this Travel Insurance offer and see if this suits your needs!

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