Luxembourg — Flight Compensation Rights
EC261 in Luxembourg — passenger rights with the EU's longest 10-year window
Luxembourg offers the EU's longest claim window (10 years) and EC261 coverage. If your flight departed Luxembourg or you arrived into Luxembourg on an EU carrier — you have EC261 rights. Up to €600 for 3+ hour delays with an unprecedented time frame.
Maximum compensation
€600
per passenger, per flight
Compensation amounts in Luxembourg
EC261 applies to all flights departing Luxembourg and to flights arriving into Luxembourg on EU/EEA-licensed carriers. Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest nations with one primary airport, but benefits from EC261 with a generous 10-year claim window — the longest in the EU. The Directorate of Civil Aviation oversees aviation and EC261 compliance.
Tier 1
Up to 1,500 km
Short-haul
€250
Tier 2
1,500–3,500 km
Medium-haul
€400
Tier 3
Over 3,500 km
Long-haul
€600
Claim time limit: 10 years
Luxembourg law provides a 10-year limitation period for passenger contract claims — the longest in the entire EU. Under Luxembourg's Civil Code, contract claims have a 10-year prescription period. This gives passengers an unprecedented window to claim.
Who enforces your rights in Luxembourg
National enforcement authority
Directorate of Civil Aviation (DAC)
The DAC handles aviation oversight and EC261 compliance. Claims escalate to Luxembourg courts (Cour de Justice). There is no formal ADR scheme, but Luxembourg courts are accessible.
Key airports in Luxembourg
All flights departing these airports are covered by EC261.
Airlines covered in Luxembourg
These carriers operate EC261-covered flights from Luxembourg's airports.
What makes Luxembourg different
Country-specific legal nuances that affect how you claim.
Luxembourg has the EU's longest claim window — 10 years
Under Luxembourg's Civil Code, passenger contract claims have a 10-year prescription period — the longest in the entire EU. Flights disrupted as far back as 2016 may still be claimable. This is a massive advantage for any passenger with old disruptions.
Luxembourg — Europe's smallest but well-resourced nation
Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest nations with one primary airport (LUX). However, Luxembourg is known for strong legal infrastructure and efficient courts.
Luxembourg courts are efficient and European-focused
Luxembourg courts (Cour de Justice) are known for efficiency and fairness. Luxembourg is an EU capital with strong experience in EU law enforcement.
How to claim in Luxembourg
Luxembourg EC261 claims benefit from a 10-year window — the longest in the EU. Claims escalate directly from the airline to Luxembourg courts (Cour de Justice). Luxembourg courts are efficient and claimant-friendly.
Submit your claim
Tell us your flight details and we'll assess your entitlement under EC261 — no upfront cost.
Escalate if needed
If the airline rejects your claim, file in the Luxembourg courts (Cour de Justice or Tribunal de premiere instance depending on claim amount). Court fees are modest (€30–€60).
Receive your compensation
The DAC can be contacted to report systemic non-compliance, but this does not recover your compensation. Court action is the primary enforcement mechanism.
Frequently asked questions — Luxembourg
How long do I have to claim from Luxembourg?
10 years under Luxembourg law — the longest in the entire EU. Flights disrupted as far back as 2016 may still be claimable.
Does EC261 apply to all flights from Luxembourg?
Yes — all flights departing Luxembourg, regardless of airline nationality. Arriving flights are covered if the airline is EU-registered.
Is Luxembourg a major aviation hub?
Luxembourg has one primary airport (LUX) with modest passenger volume, but it is strategically located and serves as a gateway to the region.
How do I file a court claim in Luxembourg?
File in the appropriate Luxembourg court (Cour de Justice or Tribunal de premiere instance) with jurisdiction. Luxembourg courts are efficient and accept claims.
Was your Luxembourg flight disrupted?
Check your entitlement in under 2 minutes. No win, no fee.