India, Dec. 5 -- 1. I'm at the airport and my flight is delayed. What do I get? If you have checked in on time, your rights depend on the length of the delay relative to your flight duration. l Free meals & refreshments: You are entitled to this if the delay is: 2+ hours (for flights with duration 5 hours). l Rescheduling or refund: If the delay exceeds 6 hours, the airline must offer you a choice: An alternate flight within 6 hours, OR A full refund of the ticket. This is somewhat complicated. The rules differ based on why the flight is delayed. The general rule: Airlines must provide free hotel accommodation (with transfers) if the delay is overnight or exceeds 24 hours. The "force majeure" trap: The regulations contain an exception. Air...