Passenger Rights guides
Every Passenger Rights article on the FlightSIM blog, newest first.
Stuck on the Tarmac: What the Airline Owes You Before the Gate
What an airline owes you while the plane sits on the tarmac depends on where you fly from. As of 2026: US, Canadian, EU and UK rules and where to check them.
UK261 or EU261: Which One Applies to Your Specific Flight?
A UK carrier out of an EU airport, or the reverse, can fall under either regime or both. As of 2026, here's the decision tree, checked against each regulator.
Missed Your Connection? Who Pays for the Rebooking
A through-ticket and a self-transfer booking carry different rebooking rights when you miss a connection. The distinction that actually matters.
Your Flight Was Cancelled — What to Do at the Airport
A cancellation announcement at the gate calls for an order of actions, not an explanation. Rebooking, care entitlements and compensation, in order.