The European Consumer Centre (ECC) is reminding anyone flying out of the country for holidays this summer that you have legal rights if you are denied boarding within the European Union.
Martina Nee, communications director with the ECC in Dublin, says there are certain things airlines are obliged to offer travellers.
"If you're denied boarding against your will, the airline should offer you a choice between rerouting or a refund," she said.
"The amount of this compensation really depends on the distance of the flight, so from €250 to €600."
According to Regulation (EC) 261/2004, compensation in the event of a cancellation depends on the distance of the flight and the reason for the cancellation.
This regulation applies to the following:
The distance of a flight determines the amount of compensation due.
If the flight distance is: