Take a deep breath. Flight delays happen, and you have rights.
Helpful tip: While delays can be frustrating, staying calm and polite with airline staff will help you get the assistance you need faster. The staff is there to help you!
Check your flight:
Also check your airline's app and email for updates
These apply no matter what caused the delay
Important: Keep all receipts for expenses - you may claim these back from the airline
For delays 3+ hours at arrival, if the airline was responsible
You may get compensation if:
Weather delays
You still get all the care rights above, but financial compensation typically doesn't apply for weather.
Not sure if you qualify for compensation? Companies like AirHelp can check your eligibility for free and handle the entire claim process if you do.
Note: This link leads to AirHelp service which charges a fee for helping with compensation claims. This is an affiliate link - if you use it, I'll receive a small commission that helps maintain this service.
These can help if you later file a claim, but don't stress if you can't