Are flight cancellation and delay just an insurance sales pitch, or does it help in dire need? T&C apply

Passengers get compensation during cancellation and even for delays in flight schedules upon certain conditions. The refund is made against expenses incurred at the airport, say for an hour, or more if your next flight is delayed, too. There is, however, a condition on the duration of delay for refunds, as airlines calculate delays on their own terms.

The waiting, however, can soon become an urgency, especially at the airport. A responsible airline will frequently update passengers about the delays from their prompt. Some good ones even offer refreshment and hospitality. For such a scenario, it’s good to know that airlines, or insurers, will provide you with a partial or full refund for food, drinks, and even for hotel beds, depending on situations of the delay and the schedule of your ne