What compensation am I entitled to for a cancelled flight?
How the answer differs across 11 jurisdictions
GermanyFull article 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.
CanadaFull article 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.
AustraliaFull article 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.
IrelandFull article 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.
SingaporeFull article 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.
European UnionFull article 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.
IndiaFull article 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.
South KoreaFull article 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.
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.
US FederalFull article 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.
JapanFull article 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.
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GermanyWhen am I entitled to compensation for a cancelled flight?
CanadaWhat compensation am I entitled to if my flight is cancelled or significantly delayed in Canada?
AustraliaMy flight was cancelled and the airline won't compensate me. What rights do I have under Australian law?
IrelandMy flight from Dublin was cancelled. What compensation am I owed?
SingaporeMy flight from Singapore was cancelled. What compensation can I get?
European UnionThe airline cancelled my flight and offered only a voucher. Can I demand cash?
IndiaMy flight was delayed 6 hours. What compensation can I claim?
South KoreaMy flight was cancelled. Can I get compensation?
UKThe airline cancelled my flight. Can I get a refund instead of vouchers?
US FederalWhat rights do I have if my flight is canceled and the airline won't rebook me?
JapanAirline compensation for flight delays?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.