Holidaymakers planning to jet abroad this summer have been advised to be aware of their rights if their flight is cancelled. The caution from Martin Lewis's Money Saving Expert team comes amid the ongoing problems at airports with thousands of flights cancelled.
Between October 2021 and April 2022, British Airways grounded around 30,000 flights, and easyJet cancelled a further 10,000 services between October 2021 and July 2022. Other airlines have also been forced to axe routes, including Wizz Air and TUI, reports BristolLive. Staff shortages have been blamed for the chaos, states the Liverpool Echo.
Some flights were grounded at the last-minute with passengers waiting to board aircraft and the UK Government has tried to crack down on the amount of flights being scrapped. Airlines were warned last month that, to avoid further disruption cancellations must be announced at least 14 days before the scheduled departure date to allow passengers plenty of notice to make alternative arrangements.
