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Flight Diverted to Another Airport? What the Airline Actually Owes You

Traveler at an airport after a diverted flight, with signs for another airport, ground transportation, hotel and refund options, illustrating passenger rights after a flight diversion.

Your flight is supposed to land in Boston. Instead, the captain announces that the plane is diverting to Providence. The obvious question is, “What compensation do I get for a diverted flight?” But that is usually the wrong place to start. A diversion describes what happened to the airplane. It does not tell you whether…

Will the Airline Pay for a Hotel If Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled?

Stranded airline passenger at an airport after delayed and canceled flights, with hotel, meal and ground transportation options shown.

Your flight has been canceled. The airline has rebooked you for tomorrow morning. It is 10:30 at night, you are nowhere near home, and now you need somewhere to sleep. Will the airline pay for the hotel? Maybe. The answer in the United States depends heavily on why your flight was delayed or canceled. If…