Storm Éowyn looks set to cause widespread travel disruption on Friday, with Air France, KLM and Lufthansa cancelling some early routes from Dublin, and Aer Lingus cancelling early flights to Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg and Paris. The rights of passengers in the event of cancelled or delayed flights are set out under EU Regulation 261/2014 . Here are the details.
.. How do I know if my flights are affected? In the event of a strike or cancellation, airlines should contact affected passengers by email or SMS.
You can also check the airline website for flight status updates using your booking or flight number, and your airport's online departures boards. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled? Delays and cancellations are part and parcel of modern air travel, and reasons can range from weather events to industrial action like last summer’s pilot strike at Aer Lingus. If your flight is cancelled for any reason, and regardless of when you are notified, your airline must offer you the choice between: How do I arrange a re-routing or refund? In the event of a cancellation or delay, airlines are obliged to inform passengers of their options.
If this happens at the airport, staff should be on hand to talk you through the various scenarios. Otherwise you will receive an email or text message to the contact details attached to your booking. You can also check your carrier's website ( Aer Lingus and Ryanair ).
It should include the steps to process your own refunds or bookings (a.
