Do we get compensation for flight delay?

How much can you get compensated if your flight is delayed?

Ugh, flight delays. I hate them.

It's like, how much is my time really worth, you know?

Could be up to £520 if it's the airline's fault, I think.

• Depends on how far you were going.
• And how long you were stuck waiting, obviously.
• Distance matters. Like, a lot.
• Destination matters. This too.
• Airline's fault matters. This is what is important.

My flight last year...to Glasgow, remember? I was so mad, but I never claimed anything.

• I should have. It was their fault, always their fault.

£520... it's not enough, but still...

Can I get a refund if my flight was delayed?

Delayed flight? Refund? Oh honey, let's talk. It's a tangled web, woven with airline legalese and enough loopholes to hide a small elephant.

Forget the three to four hour rule, that's outdated. Think severe delays, we're talking stranded-in-the-terminal-for-half-a-day levels of inconvenience. Think your flight got delayed because of an unexpected flock of flamingos, causing a runway closure. That might qualify.

Airlines are like mischievous cats; playing by their own rules. Their policies vary wildly. It's a bureaucratic jungle gym, my friend. Last time I had a delay, it involved a rogue suitcase and a very determined dachshund. Don't ask.

• EU261? A beacon of hope in Europe. Powerful stuff, those EU passenger rights. If you're in the EU, you've got a better shot than finding a decent coffee in a budget airport.
• Elsewhere? Prepare for a wrestling match with the airline's terms and conditions. Think reading the complete works of Proust, but less enjoyable. Seriously, they're usually written in lawyer-speak - my uncle, a lawyer, struggled with some of these.
• Always check the airline's policy. This is non-negotiable. This is what they expect you to do.

Bottom line? Delay doesn't automatically equal refund. Prepare for a fight, arm yourself with screenshots, and bring snacks. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Good luck, you'll need it. Maybe pack that dachshund for added emotional support.