Can I ask for a hotel after a weather delay?

Depending on the jurisdiction, care can remain available even when weather affects fixed compensation. Ask the airline about lodging before paying, and keep the written answer and receipts.

What to check

Start with the airline’s notice, the original schedule, and when you actually reached your final destination. A departure delay and an arrival delay can lead to different answers.

What to do next

Ask the operating airline for its written reason. The rule checker can point you to the conditions worth reviewing.

Official sources

• Court of Justice: McDonagh C-12/11, Press Release 8/13
• European Union / Your Europe: Air passenger rights
• U.S. DOT: Airline Cancellation and Delay Dashboard