What if I bought a replacement ticket myself?

Do not assume every self-purchased ticket is reimbursable. Record the airline's offered rerouting, urgency, price and reason you could not use its option before asking for repayment.

What to check

Keep itemized receipts and the airline’s written offer of help. A bill shows what you paid; you may still need to show why the cost was necessary and who should cover it.

What to do next

List each cost separately and attach the receipt. The expense tracker can help you organize the amounts without treating them as approved.

Official sources

• Ryanair: Ryanair cancellations, delays and rescheduling
• Delta Air Lines: Delta reimbursement request
• Delta News Hub: Delta CrowdStrike disruption temporary measures
• European Union / Your Europe: Air passenger rights