i've already posted this in other threads, but i'll post it here too, just in case:
be sure to hold on to all of your receipts...
there was an expert on the BBC or Sky this morning (i was flipping back and forth between the two)....
he said the airlines are responsible for reasonable food expenses and possibly also hotel expenses and that everyone should hold onto all of their receipts to try to get it back later...
They are responsible, but still may not be able to pay - this will cost them millions -more if the eruptions continue. They are not insured against natural disasters either.... we may see a few airlines go bust - or will the government step in and spend out to save them??? It still doesn't help those who went all out to go away and need to get back for work/kids/pets/hospital appointments etc..
I really feel for those who are stuck - I'm not sure how I'd cope with the thought of not getting home.