If the plane is delayed, is it free for the airport to arrange hotel breaks?

If the plane is delayed due to airline or airport reasons, the airport will usually arrange to stay in the hotel for free, providing passengers affected by the delay with a place to rest and wait for the plane.

However, if the reason for the plane delay is not the airline or the airport, such as weather or air traffic control, the airport may not provide free accommodation.

It should be noted that the free accommodation provided by the airport is not necessarily a luxury hotel, but usually some basic accommodation facilities. In addition, the airport may cooperate with some hotels to provide free accommodation services for the affected passengers, but the facilities and services of these hotels may be different.

In short, if the plane is delayed due to airlines or airports, airports usually provide free accommodation, but the specific situation may vary from airport to airport. If your flight is delayed, you can ask the airport staff for specific information about free accommodation.