Flight help
Keep your options open, ask for help and save the details that matter.
The short answer
Start with the operating airline. Confirm the new departure time, ask what assistance is available and keep receipts. A delay does not automatically mean compensation.
Check the airline app and departure screens, and keep your phone charged. Unless the airline tells you otherwise, follow the original check-in and boarding instructions. Ask staff before leaving the airport. Tell them promptly if you need medication, mobility assistance or help with children.
For flights covered by EU or UK rules, assistance depends on the delay and route; an overnight wait may include a hotel and transport. Ask the airline to arrange this first. If you must pay yourself, choose reasonable essentials and keep itemised receipts. Reimbursement depends on the applicable rules and circumstances.
Save the booking, boarding pass, delay messages, stated reason and actual arrival time. Keep expense reimbursement separate from a compensation request. Notify your hotel or transfer company if your arrival changes. Use the route guide below to check which rules to investigate.
Sources reviewed on 9 October 2026. The references below support the factual details; trip suggestions are editorial choices. This is a desk-researched guide, not an on-site inspection. Conditions and provider terms can change.
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