If your flight landed three or more hours late, EU261 regulation entitles you to compensation of up to €600 — regardless of the ticket price. The amount depends on the flight distance: €250 for short flights up to 1,500 km, €400 for intra-EU flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km, and €600 for longer flights. The delay must not be caused by extraordinary circumstances like severe weather or air traffic control strikes. Airlines often reject valid claims hoping passengers give up. ClaimPlane handles the entire process — from eligibility check to enforcement — on a no-win-no-fee basis at 20% commission, so you keep €480 of a €600 claim.
Your flight must arrive at its final destination at least 3 hours after the scheduled arrival time. The compensation is based on the arrival delay, not the departure delay.
Under EU261: €250 for flights up to 1,500 km, €400 for intra-EU flights of 1,500–3,500 km, and €600 for flights over 3,500 km or non-EU flights over 3,500 km.
It applies to flights departing from an EU airport (on any airline) and flights arriving in the EU on an EU-licensed airline. UK261 provides equivalent rights for UK flights.
Airlines frequently overuse this excuse. True extraordinary circumstances are limited to things like severe weather, security threats, or ATC strikes. Technical faults or staff shortages are NOT extraordinary. ClaimPlane challenges unfair rejections.
Yes — the deadline depends on the country of departure or arrival court jurisdiction, typically 3–6 years. File as soon as possible.
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