In the article by Marco Stillo published on InsurZine, the protections available to passengers in the event of flight cancellations are examined, an increasingly frequent phenomenon due to ongoing strikes and geopolitical tensions.
Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 grants passengers the right to a ticket refund or an alternative flight, as well as assistance (meals, accommodation, transport) and, in some cases, financial compensation. It is also essential to keep all documentation relating to the trip and any expenses incurred.
Since airline refunds do not always cover all economic consequences, it may be useful to complement them with travel insurance, which can cover additional risks such as illness or cancellation for personal reasons.
In such cases, it is crucial to carefully read the insurance terms and act promptly, in order to effectively combine legal protection with insurance coverage.