Not sure where this goes, since Ryanair doesn't have an FF program.

I'm looking at a trip next spring, and the Rome-Paris leg surprisingly has few options. One of these is Ryanair which has, shall we say, a less than sterling reputation. At least on these boards.

Anyhow, the two flights a day they run are at about 7:30 AM and another at about noon. The noon flight is much more convenient, but it is the last flight of the day.

My understanding is that, in times gone bye, it was just "hard cheese, Charlie" in the event of irr ops or cancellations, and you were (maybe) offered a couple of increasingly unattractive options. However, it is now rumored that EU regulations require them to do something more for their stranded pax.

Can anyone fill me in on what would happen nowadays in the event that the flight were to be cancelled?

Also, others have spoken about trip insurance. What benefits would that provide me?