Fees And Payout Methods

HOW MUCH IS YOUR SERVICE FEE?

Our service fee is 25%, which will be deducted from Flight Compensation.

WILL I STILL HAVE TO PAY IF THE CASE IS LOST?

Flyinspectors works on a 'no win, no fee' basis. So if we don’t win the case, we won’t charge you any fee for our services — that’s part of Flyinspectors promise.

CAN YOU TRANSFER MONEY TO SOMEONE ELSE'S NAME?

Yes, we can transfer money, in case, you will provide the ID card of the person to whom we should make the transfer.

HOW MUCH AM I ENTITLED TO BE COMPENSATED?

The amount of compensation depends on the distance of your flight between airports:

  • In case of a flight is up to 1500 km - 250 Euro
  • In case of flights between 1500 – 3500 km – 400 Euro
  • In case of flights over 3500 km - 600 Euro

WHAT DO I NEED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION?

To start the case is required the copies of the ticket and the passport. We will prepare the following documentation: Declaration of Assignment, POA and Agreement.

IN WHICH CASES CAN I CLAIM COMPENSATION?

The compensation is eligible to claim in case of the following circumstances:

  • The flight is delayed at least 3 hours.
  • Delayed flight causes you to miss your connection and arrive at your final destination 3 or more hours later than scheduled.
  • You were denied boarding because the flight was overbooked.
  • Flight cancellation qualifies for compensation when the airline has given you less than 14 days’ notice.

IN WHICH CASES IS COMPENSATION NOT ELIGIBLE?

Following situations are not subject of compensation:

Can I request reimbursement for the additional cost?

Yes, if you have saved your receipts, you can request reimbursement from the airline.

How can I open the case?

You can fill out an electronic application on our website, or you can also contact us by email or Facebook page.

I was traveling with other passengers, should I file a complaint together or separately?

A complaint can be filed with a single application, or each passenger can apply to us individually.

Will filing a complaint against the airline cause me problems when using their services in the future?

This fact will not affect future relations with the airline.

The airline gave me meal vouchers and reimbursed my hotel expenses, can I still claim compensation?

Yes, compensation is possible. In the event of a delayed/cancelled flight, the airline is obligated to provide the passenger with food, drinks, telephone calls, and, if necessary, accommodation.

How can I check the status of my complaint?

After receiving the documentation, a case is opened with the airline immediately. The procedure takes from 2 weeks to 1 month. In case of a positive response, the money is transferred within 14 working days. Our employee will inform you of any news during the process. Please note that in some cases, less time is required to review the case, however, there are cases when the process is delayed.

In what case will I receive only 50% of the compensation due?

The airline has the right to reduce the amount of compensation by 50% if the passenger is offered an alternative flight route to the final destination and if the arrival time is less than 3 hours.

Why did it take so long to receive compensation?

Our team is working tirelessly to get a response as soon as possible, however, the process involves a third party with whom coordination is required, such as the airline and official state enforcement agencies. Accordingly, in some cases, the issue may take less time to resolve, while in other cases, the process may be delayed.

I was denied boarding. Can I claim compensation in this case?

In the event that the denial is due to overbooking, you can of course claim compensation. If the reason is due to your delay or insufficient documentation, compensation will not be possible. However, you can contact the airline, and it is possible that the airline will offer you a voucher, a discount on subsequent flights, etc. as a goodwill gesture.

Why do you need a power of attorney?

A power of attorney is required in order for us to handle the case with the airline on your behalf and receive compensation. The power of attorney applies only to the specific case and becomes invalid upon completion.

How do I fill out a POA (Power of Attorney) and an assignment (assignment of rights)?

The document must be filled out with a blue pen. In the location field, indicate the city where you are located, the address, the date when the data will be filled out and the signature. The signature must match the one in the passport.

What do you need a passport for?

From our side, we only request the documentation that is necessary to open a case with the airline. Our company cares about protecting your personal safety, therefore the documentation is stored securely in our database, the documentation is sent only to those persons who are involved in the dispute and help you receive compensation. Our system is protected by EU data protection regulation.

Who signs in the case of minors?

In the case of minors, the parent/guardian signs.

What are the extraordinary circumstances?

Extraordinary circumstances refer to any events outside of the airline’s control that have resulted in a flight disruption. These are situations where disruption could not have been avoided, even if the airline had taken all reasonable measures.

I missed my connecting flight - am I entitled to compensation?

If you missed a connecting flight, you are entitled to compensation if your situation meets one of the following criteria: You had one or more connecting flights under the same booking. A delayed flight causes you to miss your connection and arrive at your final destination 3 or more hours later than scheduled. If the delay or cancellation was not due to an extraordinary circumstance.

My flight was canceled - am I entitled to compensation?

If the airline informs you of your flight cancellation less than 14 days ahead of your scheduled departure, then you are entitled to compensation. Yes, flights disrupted by extreme weather conditions are not eligible for compensation. Airlines may cancel or delay flights if environmental conditions could affect their passengers’ safety. Extreme weather falls under extraordinary circumstances and is, therefore, beyond the airline’s control. Thought, we will look through each case and ask for compensation accordingly.

Can I claim compensation from a flight that was paid by the third party?

The compensation follows the passenger – not who paid for the ticket. If you’re late on a trip, you as a passenger can claim compensation.