BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Mel shared a travel hack detailing how she received 600 euros per person in compensation under European Union Regulation 261 after her return flight from Greece was cancelled, despite having booked the flight using airline points.
“So we were more than a thousand miles away. So we got full compensation, which was 600 euros per person, even though we paid with points.”
“They had to rebook you, provide you hotel, transportation, and food if they canceled you for that night. And they have to compensate you money for that cancellation.”