Holidaymakers who find themselves stranded overseas after their return flight to the UK is cancelled have legal rights that airlines must uphold.
These rights are protected under UK law for those returning on a UK or EU airline, such as EasyJet or Ryanair. Those travelling on a non-UK or non-EU airline, such as Qantas, are not protected by UK law and so may have different rights set out in their terms and conditions.
Below is a summary of what support airlines must offer under UK law. Full guidance can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) website.
