BA flight cancelled and have to pay extra accommodation

[VPS]

Hi - a friend booked a BA flight in May from LHR to DUB and was picking up a hire car.

BA cancelled his flight and the other choice is to go the night before which means he will have to pay another night accommodation in Belfast (he is driving DUB to BEL) when he has already paid for accommodation in London.

I suspect he has already accepted the change but if he hasn't then what are the options for claiming an extra night's accommodation or is it just bad luck

 

[marki]

s under EU Regulations:

• Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishes standard rules on compensation and assistance for passengers in the event of flight cancellations, denied boarding, or long delays. This applies to both scheduled and charter flights:
  • Compensation: EU law entitles passengers to compensation if their flight arrives at the final destination with a delay of at least 3 hours unless the delay was caused by "extraordinary circumstances" (e.g., weather, strikes not organized by the airline's staff). Compensation can range from €250 to €600 depending on the flight distance.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Passengers_Rights_Regulation
  • Assistance: If a flight is delayed by at least 2 hours, passengers are entitled to aid like meals, refreshments, and accommodation if necessary in case of overnight delays. This includes transport between the airport and the hotel.
  • Re-routing or Refund: Passengers can choose between re-routing under comparable transport conditions at the earliest opportunity or a later date at their convenience or receiving a refund within seven days for the part of the journey not made.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Passengers_Rights_Regulation

 

[serfty]

BA cancelled his fligh

How long until travel was scheduled?

 

[marki]

Posted Sign at Tegel Airport Dear Passenger

 

[VPS]

How long until travel was scheduled?

May