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Flight Compensation Guides

Learn your rights under EU261 and UK261 regulations, understand compensation rules, and find step-by-step claim guides.

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Most Popular Guides

The guides passengers use most when dealing with flight delays and cancellations.

Regulation

EU261 Compensation Guide

Everything you need to know about EU Regulation 261/2004 — what it covers, who qualifies, and how much you can claim.

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UK261 Compensation Guide

Post-Brexit passenger rights explained. How UK261 mirrors EU261 and what it means for your claim.

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Flight Cancellation Compensation

Cancelled flight? Learn when airlines must pay compensation and how to claim for short-notice cancellations.

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Missed Connection Compensation

If a delayed flight caused you to miss a connection, you may be entitled to compensation. Here's how to claim.

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Compensation Scenarios

Find your situation and learn what you're entitled to.

Flight Delay Compensation

Arrived 3+ hours late? You may be entitled to up to €600.

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Flight Cancellation Compensation

Cancelled with less than 14 days' notice? Claim compensation.

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Missed Connection Compensation

Missed a connecting flight due to a delay? You have rights.

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Technical Fault Compensation

Airlines often blame technical faults. Courts say pay up.

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Crew Shortage Compensation

Crew shortages are the airline's responsibility, not extraordinary.

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Strike Compensation

Airline staff strikes are usually not extraordinary circumstances.

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Weather Delay Compensation

When weather is genuine — and when airlines use it as an excuse.

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Know Your Rights

The regulations and rules that protect you as an air passenger.

EU261 Compensation Guide

The EU regulation that protects air passenger rights across Europe.

UK261 Compensation Guide

UK's retained version of EU261 after Brexit. Same rights, different enforcement.

Extraordinary Circumstances

What counts as extraordinary — and what airlines try to get away with.

Compensation Amounts Explained

€250, €400, or €600? How compensation is calculated by distance and delay.

Compensation Claim Deadlines

How long do you have to claim? Deadlines vary by country from 2 to 6 years.

Claiming Compensation

Ready to claim? These guides walk you through the process step by step.

How To Claim Flight Compensation

Step-by-step guide to filing your claim and maximising your chances.

Airline Rejected My Claim

A rejection is not the end. How to challenge and escalate your claim.

Claim Company vs DIY Claim

Should you use a claim company or file yourself? Pros, cons, and costs compared.

How Long Does Compensation Take

Typical timelines from claim submission to payment — and how to speed things up.

What Evidence Do I Need

The documents and proof you need to support your compensation claim.

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Popular Airline Guides

Airline-specific compensation guides with claim forms, rejection tactics, and escalation paths.

BA

British Airways

Claim up to £520 under UK261

FR

Ryanair

Claim up to €600 under EU261

U2

easyJet

Claim up to €600 under UK261/EU261

LH

Lufthansa

Claim up to €600 under EU261

KL

KLM

Claim up to €600 under EU261

AF

Air France

Claim up to €600 under EU261

VY

Vueling

Claim up to €600 under EU261

W6

Wizz Air

Claim up to €600 under EU261

Latest Guides

EU261 Compensation Guide

Updated June 2026

Technical Fault Compensation

Updated June 2026

Airline Rejected My Claim

Updated June 2026

UK261 Compensation Guide

Updated June 2026

How To Claim Flight Compensation

Updated June 2026

Extraordinary Circumstances

Updated June 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EU261?
EU Regulation 261/2004 is a European law that entitles passengers to compensation when their flight is delayed by 3+ hours, cancelled at short notice, or when they are denied boarding due to overbooking. Compensation ranges from €250 to €600 depending on the flight distance and delay length. The regulation applies to all flights departing from EU airports, and to flights arriving in the EU on EU-based carriers.
How much compensation can I claim?
Compensation amounts are fixed by law and based on flight distance: €250 / £220 for flights up to 1,500 km, €400 / £350 for flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km, and €600 / £520 for flights over 3,500 km with a delay of 4+ hours. These amounts are per passenger, regardless of ticket price.
Can I claim for a cancelled flight?
Yes. If your flight was cancelled with less than 14 days' notice and the airline did not offer a suitable alternative, you are entitled to compensation in addition to a refund or re-routing. The amount depends on the flight distance and how much notice you were given.
What if the airline rejects my claim?
A rejection does not mean your claim is invalid. Airlines routinely reject valid claims hoping passengers will give up. You can challenge the decision by writing a firm reply addressing their reasoning, and if they still refuse, escalate to an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) body or your national enforcement body. These services are free for passengers.
How long do I have to claim?
The limitation period varies by country: 6 years in the UK (England, Wales, and Northern Ireland), 5 years in Scotland and France, 3 years in Germany and Spain, and 2 years in Italy. It's always best to claim as soon as possible while evidence is still available.

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