If my flight is cancelled or I'm bumped, what is airline's obligation?

If my flight is cancelled or I'm bumped, what is airline's obligation?

Jen Leo (Daily Deal Blogger, LA Times Travel Section) gives expert video advice on: What is the process for checking in at the airport?; What are rules for "carry-on" luggage?; What happens if the airline loses my luggage? and more...

If the flight that you want to be re-booked on is full and you have to wait until the next day, sometimes the airline will put you up in a hotel. But if they don't and you need to pay for it yourself, try asking the hotel (nearby an airport) for the distressed passenger discount. Then you can maybe get a better deal on the overnight stay. If you're bumped and the airline is going to offer you some compensation, try and get a cheque rather than a flight voucher. Cash in hand is always better than a flight voucher because the vouchers could have blackout dates, restricting you from travelling anytime you want. Whereas, with the cash, you can use it for whatever you want, or you can re-book a brand new ticket.