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Barcelona Airport Floods: Flight Cancellations and Travel Disruption
Barcelona airport is flooded, causing flight cancellations and travel chaos across Eastern Spain after torrential rainfall. Hundreds have died and the situation is still developing.
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Óscar PuenteSimon Calder
- Where in Spain has flooded?
- Severe flooding has impacted Valencia, Malaga, and surrounding areas in Eastern Spain, resulting in over 200 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. Barcelona is also experiencing severe flooding.
- Is there more rain on the way?
- Spain's meteorological agency, Aemet, issued a red warning for torrential rain along the Barcelona coastline. While the warning has been downgraded, significant rain is still expected in other parts of Eastern Spain and the Balearic Islands.
- Can I cancel my holiday and get a refund?
- As the Foreign Office hasn't issued a warning against travel to Spain, cancellations for full refunds are unlikely. Contact your holiday provider or check your travel insurance policy for options.
- What are my rights if my flight has been cancelled?
- If your flight is canceled due to weather, the airline must provide replacement transport to your destination as soon as possible. However, compensation may not be available as the weather may be considered an extraordinary circumstance.
- Will my flight to Barcelona airport be cancelled after the latest flooding?
- Due to severe flooding at Barcelona El Prat Airport, 70 flights have been canceled and 18 diverted. Airlines advise checking flight status and road access to the airport before traveling.