Know Your Rights: 8 Rules You Should Know If Your Flights Is Delayed Or Cancelled

1. 2-4 Hr Delay

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2. Over 4-Hr Delay

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3. Over 24 Hrs

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4. Notifying In Advance

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5. Time Window For Notifying

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6. Alternate Flight Rejected

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7. Rules Not Applied When…

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8. How To Complain

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