It is important to remain calm when your flight is cancelled or delayed. Experts suggest asking the ticket agent to sign your ticket over to another carrier to complete your journey.
Although airline’s contract of carriage does not guarantee you being transported to your destination on time, Australian Consumer Law states that the supplier must supply their service to the consumer “within a reasonable time”.
With each airline having its own policy on delayed and cancelled flights, most airlines will offer to rebook you on their own airline or subsidiary.