UK261/EU261 entitles you to up to £520 / €600 per passenger for delayed flights. Free eligibility check — we handle everything on a no win, no fee basis.
Under UK261/EU261, you may be entitled to compensation if all four conditions are met.
Your flight must have arrived at its final destination 3 or more hours late. The clock stops when the aircraft doors open — not when you land.
The flight must have departed from a UK or EU airport, OR been operated by a UK or EU airline arriving into the UK/EU.
The delay must not have been caused by extraordinary circumstances genuinely beyond the airline's control (e.g. severe weather, ATC strikes).
In the UK you have 6 years to claim. In most EU countries the limit is 2–3 years. Claims from past flights are still valid — check now.
Compensation is fixed by law based on flight distance — not ticket price.
| Flight Distance | Delay Required | Example Route | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | 3+ hours | London → Paris | £220 / €250 |
| 1,500 km – 3,500 km | 3+ hours | London → Athens | £350 / €400 |
| Over 3,500 km | 3–4 hours | London → New York | £260 / €300 |
| Over 3,500 km | 4+ hours | London → New York | £520 / €600 |
Compensation is per person. If you travelled with family or friends, each passenger is entitled to the full amount. A family of four on a long-haul flight could claim up to £2,080 / €2,400.
Airlines cite this phrase to reject valid claims. Here's what actually qualifies — and what doesn't.
The European Court of Justice ruled routine technical faults are not extraordinary circumstances. These delays entitle you to full compensation.
The airline must prove circumstances were beyond their control AND they took all reasonable measures. The burden of proof is on them.
We challenge every airline rejection. If they cited extraordinary circumstances, we review the case law. 70% of challenged rejections result in a successful payout.
We handle the entire process — from eligibility check to payment. You pay nothing unless we win.
Enter your flight details and we'll instantly check if you're eligible for compensation. Takes less than 2 minutes. Completely free.
Our legal team contacts the airline, handles all negotiations, and escalates to court if necessary — at no cost to you.
Once compensation is recovered, we transfer the money directly to your bank account. We deduct our 25% + VAT success fee only when we win.
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