What compensation am I entitled to for a cancelled flight?

How the answer differs across 11 jurisdictions

The Short Answer

You’re entitled to EU flight cancellation compensation (€250–€600) if your flight was cancelled less than 14 days before departure and the airline can’t prove extraordinary circumstances beyond its control.

€250–€600
Compensation amount
14 days
Cancellation notice deadline
3+ hours
Delay threshold for compensation
100%
Airline's burden of proof
The Short Answer

If your flight is cancelled or significantly delayed in Canada, you may be entitled to compensation, refunds, and care (e.g., food, accommodation) under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), which are made under the Aeronautics Act and Canada Transportation Act.

$1,000
Max compensation
3+ hours
Delay threshold
48 hrs
Refund deadline
2019
APPR effective year
AustraliaFull article
The Short Answer

Under Australian law, you generally have no automatic right to cash compensation for a cancelled flight — but the airline must offer a full refund or rebooking, and may owe compensation if the cancellation was due to avoidable operational failures.

100% refund
Mandatory refund option
7 days
Refund timeframe
ACL s.64
Consumer guarantee
No EU-style com
Australia differs from EU
The Short Answer

You may be entitled to compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004, which applies in Ireland — not the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1936, which does not address flight cancellation compensation.

€250–€600
Compensation range
3+ hours
Delay threshold
14 days
Claim deadline
EU airline
Applies to
SingaporeFull article
The Short Answer

If your flight from Singapore was cancelled, you may be entitled to compensation, refunds, or re-routing under the Carriage by Air Act, but only if the flight is covered by the Montreal Convention and operated by a carrier subject to Singapore law.

Montreal Conv.
Governing treaty
Cap. 32A
Act reference
2001 Rev Ed
Edition year
s. 3
Relevant section
European UnionFull article
The Short Answer

Yes, you can demand a cash refund instead of a voucher when your flight is cancelled by the airline — vouchers are optional and cannot replace your legal right to cash.

€250–600
Compensation amount
7 days
Refund deadline
100%
Refund entitlement
EC 261/2004
Regulation number
The Short Answer

In India, passengers are not entitled to statutory compensation for flight delays under current law, but may claim reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred due to the delay.

No fixed sum
Compensation
6+ hours
Delay threshold
DGCA guidelines
Governing rule
Reimbursement o
Remedy available
South KoreaFull article
The Short Answer

Yes, you may be entitled to compensation if your flight was cancelled by the airline without sufficient notice or justification, under South Korea’s Aviation Business Act and related enforcement rules.

≥14 days
Notice period
₩200,000
Max refund
7 days
Refund deadline
KRW
Currency
The Short Answer

Yes, if your flight was cancelled by the airline and you were not offered re-routing within specific time limits, you are legally entitled to a full cash refund — not just vouchers — under UK law.

7 days
Refund deadline
£520
Max compensation
14 days
Voucher expiry
EU261/UK261
Applicable law
US FederalFull article
The Short Answer

If your flight is canceled and the airline refuses to rebook you, federal law prohibits airlines from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices—including unreasonably denying rebooking—under 49 U.S.C. § 41712.

No set deadline
Rebooking time
Full refund
Refund right
49 U.S.C. § 417
Governing law
DOT enforcement
Enforcement agency
The Short Answer

In Japan, airlines are not legally required to compensate passengers for flight delays under national law, unless the delay results from the airline’s negligence and causes provable damages.

No statutory ri
Compensation mandate
2+ hours
Typical airline threshold
JAL/ANA policy
Voluntary standards
Civil Code Art.
Breach of contract basis

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.