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If the flights are subject to EU Regulation 261/2004, then the operating airline has to re-route the passenger. This can of course be difficult if the ticketing airline refuses to co-operate.
My understanding is that for airlines not based in the E.U., this only applies for flights departing from the EU.
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Don't many other countries also have laws requiring airlines to re-route passengers at no cost for the passenger? I thought that United States DOT rules and Canadian rules required re-routing the passenger if at least one flight arrives to or departs from the United States or Canada.
The US DOT requirement is that the passenger be offered alternative flights or a refund.
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What happens if you do nothing and just show up at the airport in time for the cancelled flight?
Since you don't hold a confirmed, ticketed reservation on a flight, you wouldn't get a BP. The check-in agent would probably explain that your flight was cancelled and suggest you call your airline.
In the old days, the airline that cancelled (or changed) a flight might take over the ticket and make changes for you, but willingness to do so has declined significantly in the past five or so years.