AMS
Amsterdam
DTW
Detroit
Amsterdam to Detroit
Flight Compensation
Flight compensation for Amsterdam–Detroit routes under EC261.
Passengers onAMS→DTW flights are protected under EC261 for delays over 3 hours, cancellations with less than 14 days notice, and denied boarding. Compensation of up to €600 per passenger may be available.
€600
Max compensation (EC261)
6,324 km
Route distance
13h 9m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€600
per passenger · AMS departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
Free check · 2–6 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
The AMS–DTW route is a common corridor for disruption. Passengers may be eligible for compensation under EC261 when delays exceed 3 hours on arrival.
Our Success Rate
78%
on AMS–DTW claims
Average Payout
€600
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Peak summer travel season with higher passenger volumes.
December – January
Holiday travel period with weather-related disruptions.
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes AMS–DTW Claims Different
Claims on this route are assessed under EC261. The originating airport determines the applicable regulation.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates AMS–DTW, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on AMS–DTW — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
ATC Restrictions / Flow Control
~30% of delays
Air traffic control measures at AMS or en-route causing departure delays.
Routine ATC flow control is generally not considered extraordinary circumstances.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~35% of delays
Previous flight arrived late, causing cascading delay to this departure.
Airlines must demonstrate they took all reasonable measures to minimize the delay.
Technical Issues
~20% of delays
Aircraft maintenance or technical defects discovered before departure.
Technical problems inherent to normal aircraft operation are not extraordinary.
04How We Handle AMS–DTW Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the AMS–DTW specific cause
We verify your flight details against Eurocontrol and airport delay databases to build a strong compensation claim.
Submission, escalation, and payment
If the airline rejects your claim, we can escalate to the relevant aviation authority or ombudsman.
05EC261 on AMS–DTW
EC261 applies because AMS is a EU airport
Your departure airport (AMS, Amsterdam) is in Netherlands. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (DTW, Detroit) is in United States does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
European Consumer Centre / National Enforcement Body
Claim Time Limit
2–6 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew AMS–DTW.
My AMS→DTW flight was delayed by 3+ hours. What am I owed?
Under EC261, delays over 3 hours on arrival may qualify for up to €600 per passenger, depending on the route distance.
The airline said my delay was due to 'extraordinary circumstances' — can I still claim?
Many cited reasons (crew scheduling, late inbound aircraft, routine technical issues) do not legally constitute extraordinary circumstances. We can challenge the airline's rejection.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your AMS → DTW Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to European Consumer Centre / National Enforcement Body if needed.