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PhrasesOn the PlaneIl mio volo è stato cancellato. Cosa devo fare?
B1formal

Il mio volo è stato cancellato. Cosa devo fare?

My flight has been cancelled. What should I do?

Pronunciation

can-cel-LA-to — double 'l', stress on third syllable. The 'c' before 'e' is soft: /tʃ/.

When to use it

Say this at the airline customer service desk when your flight has been cancelled and you need guidance on rebooking or compensation.

What it means

È stato cancellato is the passive passato prossimo — 'has been cancelled'. Cosa devo fare (what should I do) uses dovere (must/should) + infinitive, a very useful structure for asking what action is required.

Variations

Ho diritto al rimborso?

Am I entitled to a refund?

Ho diritto a (I am entitled to) — asserting your legal rights

Mi mettete sul prossimo volo disponibile?

Can you put me on the next available flight?

Asks for rebooking — prossimo disponibile (next available)

C'è un voucher per il pasto?

Is there a meal voucher?

EU law requires meals during long waits caused by cancellations

Mini Dialogue

— Il mio volo è stato cancellato. Cosa devo fare? — Le offriamo il volo successivo alle 20:00 o il rimborso completo. — Preferisco il volo successivo. — Perfetto. Ecco il nuovo biglietto. Ha anche diritto a un buono pasto.

— My flight has been cancelled. What should I do? — We offer you the next flight at 20:00 or a full refund. — I prefer the next flight. — Perfect. Here is your new ticket. You are also entitled to a meal voucher.

Cultural Note

EU Regulation 261/2004 guarantees Italian passengers on cancelled flights the right to full rebooking or refund, plus meals and accommodation if the wait is over two hours — know your rights.