AirHelp vs FlightClaimGuide

Both options can help passengers think through flight compensation. The difference is the model: AirHelp is a claim company, while FlightClaimGuide is built around checking your claim and preparing you to submit it yourself.

Quick answer

If you want someone else to handle the claim and accept a success fee, a claim company may fit. If you want to keep control and avoid commission, start with a free eligibility check and use claim-preparation guidance.

Check your flight before choosing

Find out whether the claim looks worth pursuing first.

Side-By-Side Comparison

Feature	AirHelp	FlightClaimGuide
How you pay	Usually success-fee based	Fixed-fee claim materials after free check
Who submits the claim	Claim company handles it	You submit, using structured guidance
Compensation kept	Reduced by service fees if successful	You keep the airline payout, minus any fixed tool cost
Control	Lower control after signing	You choose tone, timing, and escalation
Best fit	Hands-off convenience	Passengers who want guidance without commission

Choose AirHelp If...

You strongly prefer a hands-off process.
You accept that a success fee may remove a meaningful part of the payout.
You are comfortable with the provider controlling much of the claim handling.
Your case is complex enough that convenience matters more than keeping the full amount.

Choose FlightClaimGuide If...

You want to check eligibility before paying anything.
You are willing to submit the claim yourself with structured guidance.
You want to keep control of follow-ups, tone, and escalation.
You want to avoid percentage commission on a clear EU261 or UK261 claim.

Do The Fee Math Before You Decide

EU261 compensation amounts are fixed by distance. If your claim is worth €600, a percentage fee can cost far more than a fixed claim-preparation tool. If the claim is uncertain or complex, the convenience may still be worth it - but make that choice with the numbers visible.

Practical sequence

Check eligibility, confirm the likely amount, review your evidence, then choose between direct DIY, fixed-fee guidance, or a percentage claim company.

Start With Eligibility

Do not compare service fees before you know whether the flight looks claimable.

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Source note

Compensation rules come from EU261 and UK261. AirHelp fee and legal-action details should be checked against AirHelp's current price list and terms before signing.

Disclaimer

This guide is provided for informational purposes only. FlightClaimGuide does not provide legal advice and recommends seeking independent professional advice for complex legal matters.