ALL flights are delayed or canceled in Spain after major floods hit popular airports.
At Palma de Mallorca Airport, passengers were told to check before traveling to the airport.
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Images show planes stuck on flooded runways Credit: Solarpix
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Return tractor half submerged in water Credit: Solarpix
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The entire airport is flooded with water Credit: Solarpix
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A Ryan Air flight was seen stranded on the runway amid heavy downpoursCredit: Solarpix
Flooding has hit a number of British resorts on the Costa Blanca, including Benidorm, Valencia and Alicante.
It also affected Majorca’s main airport, causing most flights to be canceled or delayed.
Water is pictured falling from the ceiling as planes are grounded on flooded runways.
Others showed passengers trying to escape from leaking roofs.
The website says: “Palma de Mallorca Airport has temporarily restricted operations due to the impact of the strong storm and has activated its flood emergency plan.”
“Check with your company before going to the airport.”
They added that they were forced to activate his “emergency plan” after 45 liters of water fell in one hour.
The spokesman added: “According to the Aemet met agency, almost 45 liters of rain per square meter fell in one hour, with peaks of up to 90 liters, causing flooding in some airport access points and in the terminal building.”
A number of flights in the UK have been cancelled.
London Southend Airport wrote: “Due to bad weather in Palma de Mallorca, tonight’s @easyJet departure (scheduled for 20.35L) to the Spanish city has been cancelled.
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“Please contact the airline for further information.”
Delayed flights between UK and Spain airports include:
- 17:15 from Southampton with British Airways
- 17:30 from London Gatwick with easyJet
- 17:35 to London Luton with easyJet
- 18:25 from Birmingham with Ryanair
- 18:30 from London Stansted with Ryanair
- 19:00 from Leeds with TUI
- 19:35 from London Heathrow on a British Airways plane
- 19:40 from London Stansted with Ryanair
- 20:10 to London City with British Airways
- 20:10 to London Stansted with Ryanair
- 20:00 to Manchester with TUI
- 21:10 to Manchester with TUI
Numerous other flights across Europe are delayed or cancelled.
Most are diverted to other nearby airports in Spain.
Aemet has forecast more rain across Spain tomorrow as well as Thursday.
Thousands are expected to be affected – passenger traffic at Palma de Mallorca Airport reached 31.1 million last year, an all-time record.
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Palma Airport was forced to cancel or delay all flights Credit: Solarpix
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Airport showing all flights that have been diverted or cancelledCredit: Solarpix
Flight compensation rules
What are my rights if my flight is canceled or delayed?
Under UK law, airlines must provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late.
If you are flying to or from the UK, your airline must allow you to choose a refund or an alternative flight.
You will be able to get a refund for the portion of the ticket that you have not yet used.
So if you have booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you can get a refund of the full cost of the return ticket.
But if the trip is essential, then your airline must find you an alternative flight. It could even be with another airline.
When am I not entitled to compensation?
The airline does not have to refund you if the flight is canceled due to reasons beyond their control, such as extreme weather conditions.
Disruptions caused by things like extreme weather, strikes by air traffic control employees or other ‘extraordinary circumstances’ do not qualify for compensation.
Some airlines may extend the definition of “extraordinary circumstances”, but you can challenge them through the aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Will my insurance cover me if my flight is cancelled?
If you can’t claim compensation directly through the airline, travel insurance can reimburse you.
Policies vary so you should check the fine print, but a delay of eight to 12 hours usually means you are entitled to some money from your insurer.
Remember to get written confirmation of your delay from the airport as your insurer will need proof.
If your flight is completely cancelled, it is unlikely that you will be covered by insurance.
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