What happens when a flight is delayed?
Delays can happen at any time of year, and often for reasons beyond an airline’s control:
- Winter can bring fog-covered runways, snow disruption and icy conditions that prevent aircrafts from departing on schedule.
- Summer sees airports operating at full capacity, with staffing shortages and peak-season demand leading to knock-on delays.
- Autumn storms and strong winds frequently cause cancellations and schedule changes across entire networks.
Even a delay of just a few hours can create a chain reaction of problems. Travellers may face:
- Unexpected spending on meals, drinks and refreshments while waiting
- Lost or shortened hotel stays that have already been paid for
- Additional transport arrangements
- Time-consuming queues at service desks and claims processes
- Heightened stress and anxiety - particularly for those travelling with pre-existing medical conditions that require careful planning
The financial inconvenience can be significant, but the uncertainty and frustration often feel just as challenging.
Why choose Flight Delay Plus?
We believe travel should feel exciting, not pressured. That’s why we’ve partnered with Assured Travel Solutions to offer optional Flight Delay Plus, administered by DelayOK.
How does it work?
Once you’re registered, your flight is monitored automatically. If it’s delayed by three hours or more, you receive a cash payout directly into your bank account.
There are:
- No claim forms to complete
- No receipts to collect
- No waiting weeks for reimbursement
- Just straightforward financial support when you need it most.
What makes it different?
Automatic monitoring
Your flight is tracked in real time, and payments are triggered without you needing to submit a claim.
Freedom to choose
Use your payout however you wish - airport lounge access, a meal, a taxi home, or simply something to make the wait more comfortable.
Less administration
No chasing paperwork or proving expenses.
Additional protection
Works alongside your One Tree Travel insurance policy to provide more comprehensive cover.
Travel with confidence in 2026
We can’t prevent delays from happening. But we can help reduce the stress when they do.
Adding Flight Delay Plus to your policy means that if disruption strikes, you’ll have access to funds that may help ease the inconvenience. And when you’re managing pre-existing medical conditions or carefully planning a trip abroad, that added reassurance can make all the difference.
Thanks for reading!
Rosie at One Tree Travel 🌳
