Flight delay compensation of up to 600 EUR

Airlines are not always punctual and flight delays happen.

Often these are insignificant, but sometimes they can disrupt your plans.The European Union Act 261 in such cases allows EUR 600 compensation.

Which airlines can you get compensation from.

According to EC 261 law, compensation coverage depends on the origin of the airline and the flight direction. For details see the chart

You have the right to claim compensation if:

Your flight arrived at the destination 3< hours later
Your flight took off in the EU or landed in the EU
You have checked in for your flight on time (at least 45 minutes before departure)
The flight was delayed no more than three years ago
Flight delay is caused by the airline
Even if the airline offered you a voucher for food and hotel

Destination/Airline origin	Registered in EU	Registered outside EU
From EU to EU	Compensable	Compensable
From EU to outside EU	Compensable	Compensable
From outside EU to EU	Compensable	Not Compensable
From outside EU to outside EU	Not Compensable	Not Compensable

How much compensation should you get for flight delay?

For flights covered by EU law EC 261, any delay longer than three hours entitles you to a financial compensation.

The amount of delayed flight compensation you receive depends on the duration of the delay and the distance of your flight. For details see the chart:

Distance/Delay	Flight delay	Compensation amount
Less than 1500km	More than 3 hours	EUR 250
1500-3500km ourside EU	More than 3 hours	EUR 400
More than 3500km outside EU	More than 3 hours	EUR 600

Be Aware

Compensation for business travelers and public officials

Even if the flight was delayed during the business visit and the ticket was purchased by your employer, you have the right to receive compensation as a victim passenger and not a ticket buyer.

Provision of food, communication facilities and accommodation

The EC 261 law imposes obligation to airline. You as a delayed flight passenger, carrier must provide you with meals and refreshments during the delay as well as access to communications. You also have the right to request international call, send mail or fax and stay in hotel.

Alternate flight

During the delayed flight, you have the option of a different flight, you have the right to request an alternative flight operator to purchase an alternative ticket. This is also possible even if the new flight class exceeds the ticket class you purchased on the delayed flight.

Cash compensation or voucher

When your flight is delayed, your airline may offer you compensation in the form of flight vouchers. But be careful – in accordance with the legislation, with the passenger voucher you refuse to accept financial compensation in the future.