Getting stuck in an airport thanks to a delayed flight is one of the worst nightmares when you are preparing for a well earned break abroad. It’s already been stressful trying to pack for 5 people, squash all the gear in to tiny hand luggage bags and then somehow made your way through excessive traffic. After all of that, you now find out your flight is delayed or cancelled.

So what next? You’ll be pleased to know, there is a way to beat the stress, using nothing more than your phone. Airports have a few things in common, one of which is the plethora of hotels close by, so instead of waiting it out for your new flight in a smelly, dingy drab airport lounge, get yourself in to a nice hotel for the night and de-stress. You will have one more hurdle to jump though, which hotel? Happily, a price comparison site is at your finger tips via the browser on your phone.

Of course, not all airports have great hotels, but take Gatwick Airport Hotels for example, where the range is brilliant. Best of all, don’t forget to check your travel insurance for cover on cancelled or delayed flights, you might just find the cost of a hotel for the evening is covered.

Even if you don’t have insurance, you may be able to claim something back from the airline, although it depends greatly on the reason for cancellation. Be particularly careful with cut price airlines who have a reputation for refusing to pay for things like hotels and you may have to go to court to get your money back.

There are certain, reasonable events that don’t count for compensation, such as acts of god so make sure you check with the airline first before booking an expensive hotel, only to find you have to pay for it!
GoSimply provides a full range of Airport Hotels comparisons including those for Dublin Airport Hotels.