Your Flight Was Delayed? Here's How to Get Up to €600 Compensation

If your flight was delayed or canceled within the EU, you may be entitled to significant compensation under EC 261/2004.

When You're Entitled

• Flight delayed 3+ hours at arrival
• Flight canceled less than 14 days before departure
• Denied boarding due to overbooking

Compensation Amounts

• €250 for flights under 1,500 km
• €400 for flights 1,500-3,500 km
• €600 for flights over 3,500 km

How to Claim

1. Keep all documentation (boarding passes, delay notifications)
2. Contact the airline first — they're legally obligated to respond
3. If the airline refuses, use services like AirHelp to handle your claim
4. Claims can be made up to 3 years after the flight

Exceptions

Airlines don't have to pay for "extraordinary circumstances" like severe weather, air traffic control strikes, or security threats.

Our Recommendation

Check your eligibility for free using our partner AirHelp. They handle the entire process and only charge a fee if you win.