Cancelled Flight question

Did they contact you or did you chase them?

Is the compensataion per booking or per passenger on the booking?

Thanks for this.

I am not immediately clear on this so any assistance appreciated.

They have rebooked us on a later flight (12 hours) that day. While it means a far shorter days on the holiday at least it wont effect the number of nights we have there - that said due to time of arrival we are missing the first day on holiday and may need to book an airport transfer as opposed to public transport.

Is there still an obligation on AL to pay compensation at the rate above even if we accept the change in flight?

If the flight is more than 7 days away,you are not entitled to any compensation as far as I'm aware,when were you supposed to be taking off ?

Also if you accept the change of flight,you are also stuck with that particular one I think

Have a read of this link,it will explain all

https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm#cancellation

I don't think the same roles apply in country?

You don't have to accept the flight you're given,you can choose one that suits you better if its available

I'm not sure if 7 or 14 days is the cut off,if its the former you'll get nothing but will be able to get any available flight

I'll have a re read now

I know I claimed off EI once 2 years ago for a cancelled flight that was rebooked next day and was paid in full,the compensation and for my hotel etc

Edit,yes its,if you were informed of the cancelation less than 14 days before the flight

Crucial thing is did you get less than 14 days notice ?

If the flight is in 7 days but you were informed 3 weeks ago,you'll get no compensation

Btw,I would argue needing to change your hotel dates or losing a paid for night is a valid expense to put in

It might not be if the hotel booking has 24hr flexibility