Originally Posted by
kai.lileboo
The OP is right. As you already accepted the change of your choice and the flight is well in the future,the airline has no more responsibility.
You might wait as the airline, for sure, will be adjusting more times, in that case you will be able to change again, for free.
Thanks to both of you for answering: I already thought the bill is on me, but a German consumer watchdog writes in case of cancellation more than two weeks out:
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n the case of a cancelled return flight, on the other hand, an extension of the stay at the destination may be necessary, for example if the earliest replacement transport is not possible until the next day. During this time, the airline must also arrange for your accommodation in a hotel. If the airline refuses to provide you with the above-mentioned care services free of charge, you can arrange your own meals and, if necessary, hotel accommodation and travel there. You can claim the costs for this from the airline.
In my case I am not able to drop off my car at 3 in the morning at a very small local airport, so I have to take a flight a day later. Will put in a request anyway and see how it works out.