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What are my rights if my flight gets cancelled and can I get compensation?

Passengers at Manchester, London Heathrow, and Edinburgh face delays and cancellations as NATS investigates a technical issue affecting air traffic control services across the UK.
The Civil Aviation Authority confirmed airlines must provide care and assistance during cancellations regardless of cause, stating, "The airline must provide you with these items until it is able to fly you to your destination, no matter how long the delay lasts or what has caused it."
If airlines cannot provide assistance during large-scale disruption, travellers may arrange their own accommodation and transport. The CAA advised, "If you end up paying for things yourself, keep every receipt and do not spend more than is reasonable."
Compensation eligibility depends on disruption cause and notice provided. The CAA stated, "Disruptions caused by things like extreme weather, airport or air traffic control employee strikes or other 'extraordinary circumstances' are not eligible for compensation."
Travellers may choose between a full refund for unused tickets or an alternative flight. However, compensation is denied if the replacement flight arrives within two hours of the original schedule, provided notice exceeds seven days.

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