Here’s more on what experts say you should do if your flight is delayed or canceled. “We recommend booking refundable tickets or purchasing travel insurance in case of any issues that come up,” he said. Put your airline and flight number directly into a Google search bar to retrieve the flight status that way. Your canceled flight will be covered by UK law if it was supposed to be departing from the UK, no matter who you were flying with. Many travel insurance policies apply to “unforeseen events,” according to Chrissy Valdez, senior director of operations at travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.