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African non-EU carriers (RAM, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, EgyptAir, SAA, Air Algérie, Tunisair) often delay or reject EU261 claims. Step-by-step escalation: airline rejection → NEB complaint → court act
Air Algérie (AH) is non-EU. EU261 covers ONLY EU/UK departures (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, London, Brussels, Madrid, Frankfurt, etc.). Return from Algiers/Oran/Constantine NOT covered. €250 short-haul /
Air France (AF) operates 30+ African destinations from Paris. French EU carrier — covered both directions on all routes. €250–€600 by distance. 5-year French limitation period (longest in the EU). Afr
British Airways (BA) operates 9+ African destinations from London. UK-registered carrier — covered both directions on all routes. £350 medium-haul (Cairo) or £520 long-haul (Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesbu
Brussels Airlines (SN) operates 14 African destinations from Brussels. Belgian EU carrier — covered both directions on all routes. €600 long-haul. CRITICAL: Belgium 1-year limitation period — file fas
Brussels Airlines (SN) serves 14 African destinations from BRU. Belgian EU carrier — covered both directions on all routes. €600 long-haul. CRITICAL: Belgium 1-year limitation period — file fast. Rout
Charter flights to African destinations are covered by EU261 just like scheduled flights. TUI fly, Condor, Corendon, Eurowings, Edelweiss, easyJet Holidays — all EU/UK/Swiss carriers, both directions
Yes — EU261 applies to flights from EU/UK to ANY African destination (any airline) AND from Africa to EU/UK on EU/UK-registered carriers. Compensation €250–€600 by distance. Quick answer with eligibil
EgyptAir (MS) is non-EU. EU261/UK261 covers ONLY EU/UK departures (Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, etc.). Return from Cairo NOT covered. €400 medium-haul or €600 long-haul
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) operates 14+ European gateways. EU/UK departures covered (€600 long-haul). Return legs NOT covered (non-EU origin, non-EU carrier). Routes: FRA, BRU, ARN, AMS, MAD, FCO, MXP, V
Abidjan (ABJ) is the Côte d'Ivoire economic capital — Air France, Brussels Airlines, Air Côte d'Ivoire, Royal Air Maroc, TAP. EU carriers covered both directions; Air Côte d'Ivoire (HF) only on EU dep
Abuja (ABV — Nnamdi Azikiwe International) is Nigeria's capital. British Airways (LHR), Lufthansa (FRA), Turkish Airlines (via IST), Qatar (via DOH) — EU/UK direct carriers covered both directions. €6
Accra (ACC — Kotoka International) is Ghana's main gateway. KLM (AMS), British Airways (LHR), Lufthansa (FRA), Brussels Airlines, TAP — all EU/UK carriers, both directions covered. €600 / £520 long-ha
Addis Ababa (ADD — Bole International) is Africa's biggest hub. Ethiopian Airlines (non-EU), Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Turkish — Lufthansa/KLM/AF covered both directions. Ethiopian only on EU/UK dep
Bamako (BKO — Modibo Keita International) is the Malian gateway from France. Air France daily, Royal Air Maroc via Casablanca, Turkish via Istanbul. Air France covered both directions; non-EU carriers
Cape Town (CPT) is South Africa's tourism capital. British Airways (LHR), Lufthansa (FRA/MUC), KLM (AMS), Edelweiss (ZRH), Virgin Atlantic — all EU/UK/Swiss carriers, both directions covered. SAA and
Sal (SID) and Boa Vista (BVC) are major Cape Verde holiday destinations. TAP Air Portugal, TUI fly, Edelweiss, easyJet — all EU/UK carriers, both directions covered. €600 long-haul (~4,500 km from Lon
Conakry (CKY — Ahmed Sékou Touré International) is the Guinean gateway. Brussels Airlines, Air France, Royal Air Maroc — Brussels Airlines & Air France covered both directions; RAM only on EU departur
Dakar (DSS) is the West African gateway from France, Spain, Portugal, Italy. Air France, TAP, Iberia, Brussels Airlines — all EU carriers, both directions covered. Air Sénégal non-EU — only EU departu
Douala (DLA) and Yaoundé (NSI) are Cameroon's gateways. Air France, Brussels Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish — Air France & Brussels Airlines covered both directions. Camair-Co and RAM only on EU d
Entebbe (EBB) is Uganda's gateway. KLM (AMS), British Airways (LHR), Brussels Airlines (BRU), Turkish (IST), Qatar (DOH) — KLM/BA/SN covered both directions. Uganda Airlines non-EU. €600 / £520 long-h
Johannesburg (JNB — O.R. Tambo International) is South Africa's biggest hub. British Airways (LHR), Lufthansa (FRA/MUC), KLM (AMS), Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Swiss — all EU/UK carriers, both direct
Kigali (KGL) is Rwanda's gateway. Brussels Airlines (BRU), KLM (AMS), Qatar (DOH), Ethiopian (ADD) — Brussels Airlines & KLM covered both directions. RwandAir non-EU. €600 long-haul. Belgium 1-year li
Kilimanjaro (JRO) and Dar es Salaam (DAR) are Tanzania's safari and economic gateways. KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Turkish, Qatar — KLM/LH/LX covered both directions. Air Tanzania non-EU. €600 long-haul (~
Lagos (LOS — Murtala Muhammed International) is West Africa's biggest hub. British Airways (LHR), Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, TAP — all EU/UK carriers, both directions covered. Air Pe
Luanda (LAD) is Angola's gateway and major Lusophone Africa destination. TAP Air Portugal (LIS), Brussels Airlines (BRU), Lufthansa (FRA), Air France (CDG) — EU carriers covered both directions. TAAG
Lusaka (LUN) and Harare (HRE) are Zambia and Zimbabwe's gateways. KLM (AMS), British Airways (LHR), Turkish, Qatar, Ethiopian — KLM and BA covered both directions. Air Zimbabwe, Zambia Airways non-EU.
Maputo (MPM) is Mozambique's gateway. TAP Air Portugal (LIS direct), KLM (AMS via JNB), Turkish, Qatar, Ethiopian — TAP/KLM covered both directions. LAM Mozambique non-EU. €600 long-haul (~8,000 km fr
Mauritius (MRU — Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International) is a major Indian Ocean honeymoon destination. Air France, Condor, BA, Edelweiss, KLM — EU/UK/Swiss carriers covered both directions. Air Maur
Mombasa (MBA) and Malindi (MYD) are Kenyan beach holiday destinations. Condor (FRA), Edelweiss (ZRH), Eurowings, TUI fly — all EU/Swiss carriers, both directions covered. €600 long-haul (~6,500 km fro
Nairobi (NBO — Jomo Kenyatta International) is East Africa's busiest hub. KLM (AMS), British Airways (LHR), Air France (CDG), Lufthansa (FRA) — all EU/UK carriers, both directions covered. Kenya Airwa
Windhoek (WDH — Hosea Kutako International) is Namibia's safari and self-drive gateway. Lufthansa (FRA), Eurowings, KLM (AMS) — EU carriers covered both directions. Air Namibia non-EU. €600 long-haul
Zanzibar (ZNZ — Abeid Amani Karume International) is a popular European holiday destination. TUI fly, Condor, Edelweiss, KLM, Lufthansa, Eurowings — all EU/Swiss carriers, both directions covered. €60
Air Algérie EU261 compensation: €250 short-haul (most France-Algeria, under 1,500 km), €400 medium-haul (UK/Northern Europe-Algeria, 1,500-3,500 km). Only EU/UK departures covered — return from Algier
EgyptAir EU261 compensation: €400 medium-haul (most Europe-Cairo, 1,500-3,500 km), €600 long-haul (Northern Europe-Cairo, over 3,500 km). Only EU/UK departures covered — return from Cairo NOT covered.
Ethiopian Airlines EU261 compensation: €600 / £520 long-haul. All Ethiopian European routes (Frankfurt, London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, etc. to Addis) exceed 3,500 km. Only EU/UK dep
Hurghada (HRG) delay compensation: €400 medium-haul from Central Europe (Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Brussels — 1,500-3,500 km). €600 long-haul from Northern Europe / UK (London, Manchester, Stockholm
Kenya Airways EU261 compensation: €600 / £520 long-haul. All KQ European routes (AMS, CDG, LHR to Nairobi) exceed 3,500 km. Only EU/UK departures covered — return from Nairobi NOT covered (non-EU carr
Morocco delay compensation: €250 short-haul from Spain/Portugal (Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Fez — under 1,500 km). €400 medium-haul from most of Europe (1,500-3,500 km). RAM only on EU/UK departur
Royal Air Maroc EU261 compensation: €250 short-haul (Spain/Portugal-Morocco), €400 medium-haul (most Europe-Morocco), €600 long-haul (Sub-Saharan via Casablanca). Only EU/UK departures covered — retur
South African Airways EU261 compensation: €600 / £520 long-haul. All SAA European routes (Frankfurt, Munich, London to Johannesburg) exceed 3,500 km. Only EU/UK departures covered — return from JNB NO
Tunisair EU261 compensation: €250 short-haul (France/Italy/Spain-Tunisia, under 1,500 km), €400 medium-haul (UK/Belgium/Germany-Tunisia, 1,500-3,500 km). Only EU/UK departures covered — return from Tu
Kenya Airways (KQ) is non-EU. EU261 covers ONLY EU/UK departures: Amsterdam, Paris, London. Return from Nairobi NOT covered. €600 long-haul if eligible. Critical asymmetry — choose KLM or BA for both-
KLM (KL) operates 14+ African destinations from Amsterdam. Dutch EU carrier — €600 long-haul on all Sub-Saharan routes (JNB, CPT, NBO, LOS, ACC, EBB, KGL, LUN, HRE, DAR). €400 on North Africa (CAI, CM
KLM (KL) operates 8+ Southern/East Africa destinations from Amsterdam. Dutch EU carrier — covered both directions on all routes. €600 long-haul. 2-year Dutch limitation. Routes: JNB, CPT, NBO, DAR, EB
Lufthansa (LH) operates 12+ African destinations from Frankfurt and Munich. German EU carrier — covered both directions on all routes. €400–€600 by distance. SÖP free ADR available for German departur
Missed your African connecting flight? EU261 protects single-ticket journeys via CJEU C-451/20 (Airhelp v Austrian) — connections through non-EU hubs (Casablanca, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Doha) remain prot
Return flight from Africa to EU/UK is covered by EU261/UK261 ONLY IF the operating carrier is EU/UK-registered. KLM, BA, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, TAP, Iberia, Swiss = covered. RAM, Ke
Royal Air Maroc (AT) is non-EU. EU261/UK261 covers ONLY EU/UK departures (15+ European cities). Return from Casablanca/Marrakech/Rabat NOT covered. €250–€600 depending on distance. Critical asymmetry
Safari flight delays (Nairobi, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Windhoek) covered by EU261/UK261. €600 / £520 long-haul on EU/UK departures (any carrier) and EU/UK carrier returns. Tour opera
South African Airways (SA) is non-EU. EU261 covers ONLY EU/UK departures (Frankfurt, Munich, London). Return flights from JNB NOT covered. €600 / £520 long-haul if eligible. Critical asymmetry — choos
TAP (TP) is Portuguese EU. Operates 16+ African destinations from Lisbon. Lusophone-Africa hub: Maputo, Luanda, Praia, São Tomé, Bissau plus Casablanca, Marrakech, Algiers, Dakar, Bamako, Accra, Cape
Tunisair (TU) is non-EU. EU261 covers ONLY EU/UK departures (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, London, Frankfurt, Rome, Milan, Brussels, Madrid). Return from Tunis/Djerba/Monastir NOT covered. €250 short-haul /
Most Sub-Saharan and East Africa routes from Europe exceed 3,500 km — qualifying for €600 (long-haul tier). North African routes (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt) are typically €250–€400. Full distan
Every Australia–Europe route exceeds 3,500 km, so €600 (≈A$1,000) per passenger is the long-haul tier under EU261. UK261 pays equivalent £520. Quick eligibility checklist for Australian passengers.
Every non-stop and one-stop flight between Australia and Europe is over 3,500 km — automatically the long-haul €600 (~A$1,000) tier. But coverage depends on airline and direction. Definitive eligibili
Qantas operates SYD–CDG and PER–CDG (suspended non-stop in March 2026, now via Singapore). Outbound from Australia: not covered. Return from Paris CDG: EU261 — €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger. France 5-
Yes — if your flight departs from an EU/UK airport or operates on an EU/UK carrier. Australian residents have the same EU261/UK261 rights as European residents: up to €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger.
BNE/ADL passengers connect via SYD/MEL/PER or directly via Singapore. EU261/UK261 rules: outbound on Qantas not covered, on BA/Finnair covered. Return from EU/UK always covered — €600 or £520 (~A$1,00
British Airways is a UK carrier — UK261 applies in both directions. SYD/MEL outbound on BA: covered. LHR return on BA: covered. £520 (~A$1,000) per passenger. Not EU261 anymore (post-Brexit).
British Airways flies SYD–LHR via Singapore (daily) and adds MEL–LHR via Kuala Lumpur in winter 2026. As a UK carrier, BA is covered by UK261 in both directions; £520 (≈A$1,000) per passenger applies.
BA's new MEL–LHR via Kuala Lumpur launches winter 2026. UK261 covers both directions on this BA-operated service: up to £520 (~A$1,000) per passenger for delays of 3+ hours on arrival.
Missed your BA connection in Singapore on a SYD–LHR through ticket? UK261 covers the entire single-ticket journey. £520 (~A$1,000) per passenger if you arrive 3+ hours late at LHR (or SYD on the retur
BA flies daily Sydney–London via Singapore. As a UK carrier, BA owes you up to £520 (~A$1,000) under UK261 in both directions if delayed 3+ hours on arrival. Full claim guide for Australian passengers
Qantas, BA, Finnair and Turkish Airlines all share codes via oneworld and partner agreements. EU261/UK261 always follows the OPERATING carrier — the airline whose aircraft you actually flew on. Full g
Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Air Algérie, EgyptAir, South African Airways, Air Sénégal, RwandAir — all non-EU. EU261 applies ONLY when departing EU/UK airports. Return from Africa: NOT c
EU/UK carrier from anywhere = always covered. Non-EU African carrier from EU/UK = covered. Non-EU carrier from Africa = NOT covered. €600 (~A$1,000-equivalent) per passenger for long-haul. Definitive
Direct answer: it depends on the airline and departure airport. EU261/UK261 covers EU/UK carriers (BA, Finnair) on every route, plus all flights from EU/UK airports. Qantas from Australia: NO. Qantas
Qantas isn't an EU or UK carrier — so EU261 only applies in one direction. Outbound from Australia: not covered. Return from Europe: yes, up to €600 (~A$1,000). Full table for Perth–London, Sydney–Sin
Australian flying to or from Europe? EU261 and UK261 give up to €600 (~A$1,000) — but only on certain routes and airlines. Complete eligibility table for Qantas, British Airways, Finnair and Turkish A
Both BA (UK261, £520) and Finnair (EU261, €600) cover Australia–Europe flights both directions. Step-by-step claim guide for Australian passengers — file from anywhere, paid in EUR/GBP to your AUD acc
Finnair launches HEL–MEL via Bangkok daily from 25 October 2026. As an EU carrier, Finnair owes you €600 (~A$1,000) under EU261 in both directions if delayed 3+ hours on arrival or cancelled with unde
Finnair MEL–BKK–HEL departs Australia daily from October 2026. As an EU carrier, Finnair is covered by EU261 even on the outbound from Melbourne — €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger if delayed 3+ hours on
Finnair MEL–BKK–HEL launches Oct 2026. Missed your BKK connection on a single Finnair ticket? CJEU C-451/20 confirms EU261 covers connecting flights through non-EU airports. €600 (~A$1,000) per passen
Agadir (AGA) is ~2,400–2,800 km from Northern Europe — medium-haul €400 tier. Ryanair, easyJet, TUI, Transavia all EU/UK carriers — covered both directions. Royal Air Maroc covered only on EU/UK depar
Air Algérie (AH) is non-EU — EU261 only triggers from EU airports. Air France always covered (EU carrier). Paris CDG/MRS/LYS → Algiers (~1,350–1,400 km) is €250 short-haul tier. Heavy diaspora traffic
Casablanca (CMN) ~1,900 km from Paris — medium-haul €400 tier. Air France and KLM = always covered (EU carriers). Royal Air Maroc = covered only on EU departures. Iberia, TAP, Air Arabia Maroc also se
Djerba (DJE) is a popular package holiday destination from Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium. TUI, Corendon, Eurowings, Ryanair, Transavia — all EU carriers, both directions covered. €400 (~£350)
Fez (FEZ) is a Moroccan diaspora gateway from France, Belgium, Netherlands. Ryanair, Transavia, easyJet — all EU carriers, both directions covered. Royal Air Maroc only from EU departures. €250–€400 p
Hurghada (HRG) is the biggest EU261 Africa volume — millions of European holidaymakers per year. Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia, TUI, Condor, Corendon — all EU/UK carriers, covered both directions. €400–
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is non-EU — EU261 only from EU/UK airports. Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia and TUI = always covered (EU/UK carriers). €250–€400 per passenger for typical 1,500–3,500 km Morocco rout
Nador (NDR) and Al Hoceima (AHU) are major Moroccan Rif diaspora gateways from Belgium, Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany. Ryanair, Transavia, Air Arabia Maroc and RAM all serve these routes. EU261
Oran (ORN) and Constantine (CZL) are key Algerian diaspora gateways from France (Paris, Marseille, Lyon). Air France and Transavia covered both directions. Air Algérie covered only on EU departures. €
Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) — major European holiday destination. TUI, easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Transavia, Condor, EasyJet Holidays — all EU/UK carriers, covered both directions. €400 from Central Europe
Tunisair (TU) is non-EU — EU261 only from EU/UK. Transavia, easyJet, Vueling, Air France always covered (EU/UK carriers). Tunis (TUN) is approximately 1,500 km from Paris — €250 or €400 tier (boundary
Limitation period depends on the country whose NEB has jurisdiction (usually departure country). UK 6 years, France 5 years, Germany 3 years, Italy 2 years, Finland 3 years. Always file promptly.
London → Marrakech (~2,200 km) on Ryanair, easyJet, BA, TUI — all UK/EU carriers from UK airports. UK261 covers both directions: £350 (~€400) per passenger for arrival delays of 3+ hours.
Qantas QF10 LHR–PER held the world's longest scheduled non-stop record (17h 50m) until March 2026. UK departure on Qantas triggers UK261 — £520 (~A$1,000) per passenger for arrival delays of 3+ hours.
Finnair MEL–HEL via Bangkok daily from October 2026. As an EU carrier, Finnair covers both directions: €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger if delayed 3+ hours on arrival.
Turkish Airlines flies IST–MEL via Singapore. Outbound from Melbourne: not covered. Return from Istanbul: EU261 — €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger.
Two new EU/UK carrier options from Melbourne in winter 2026: BA via Kuala Lumpur (£520 UK261) and Finnair via Bangkok and Helsinki (€600 EU261). Both carriers cover both directions because they're EU/
Quick YES/NO reference for every major African non-EU carrier and route direction. From EU/UK airport: ✅ €600. From African airport: ❌ Not covered. Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir,
QF9 was the world's longest non-stop scheduled flight (PER–LHR, 17h 50m) until March 2026 when it moved to Singapore routing. Outbound from Perth: not covered. Return QF10 from London: UK261 — £520 (~
Qantas operates PER–FCO non-stop seasonally (4×/week, summer). Outbound from Perth: not covered. Return from Rome: EU261 — €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger. Italy 2-year limitation. Only Australia–contin
Yes — UK261 covers all flights leaving Heathrow, including Qantas. £520 (~A$1,000) per passenger if your QF10 (LHR–PER) or other Qantas LHR-departing flight is delayed 3+ hours on arrival.
Qantas QF9 PER→LHR (outbound) is NOT covered by EU261 or UK261. Qantas QF10 LHR→PER (return) IS covered by UK261 — £520 (~A$1,000) per passenger for 3+ hour delays.
Qantas operates PER–CDG (suspended non-stop in March 2026, now via Singapore). Outbound from Perth: not covered. Return from Paris CDG: EU261 applies — €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger. France 5-year lim
Qantas operates PER–FCO non-stop seasonally (4×/week). Outbound Perth: not covered. Return from Rome: EU261 applies — €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger for 3+ hour delays. Italy enforcement body: ENAC. 2-
Critical question: return Nairobi–Amsterdam on Kenya Airways = NOT covered. Return on KLM = YES, €600 per passenger. The way back from Africa is only protected by EU261 if the operating carrier is EU/
Outbound from Australia: usually no compensation. Return from Europe: yes, up to €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger on most carriers. Full table for Qantas, BA, Finnair and Turkish Airlines on the return l
Turkish Airlines flies IST–SYD via Kuala Lumpur. Outbound from Sydney: not covered. Return from Istanbul (European side of Bosphorus): EU261 — €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger.
BA and Qantas both fly SYD–LHR via Singapore. BA: UK261 in both directions (£520 / ~A$1,000). Qantas: only the LHR–SYD return is covered by UK261. Singapore is a non-EU/UK airport — operating carrier
Turkish Airlines flies IST–MEL via Singapore. Outbound from Melbourne: not covered. Return from Istanbul (European side of Bosphorus): EU261 applies — €600 (~A$1,000) per passenger for delays of 3+ ho
Turkish Airlines flies IST–SYD via Kuala Lumpur. Outbound from Sydney: not covered (non-EU/UK carrier on non-EU airport). Return from Istanbul (European side of Bosphorus): EU261 applies — €600 (~A$1,
Yes — but only the London → Perth direction. UK261 covers all flights leaving a UK airport, including Qantas QF10 from Heathrow. Up to £520 (≈A$1,000) per passenger for delays of 3+ hours.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO163 from Warsaw to Marrakesh? Learn when EU261 applies to LO163, how delays, cancellations, and denied boarding differ, and when compensation may reach EUR 400.
Was LOT Flight LO80 from Tokyo to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO80, what rerouting changes, and when LOT still owes reimbursement or care.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO18 from Newark to Rzeszow because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600, what rights you have at the airport, and why voluntary and involuntary denied boarding are not the same.
Was LOT Flight LO18 from Newark to Rzeszow cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO18, what rerouting changes, and when LOT still owes reimbursement or care.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO18 from Newark to Rzeszow? Learn when EU261 still applies on this return route, how much compensation LO18 can trigger, how to check LO18 status today, and when a delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO17 from Rzeszow to Newark? Learn when EU261 applies to LO17, how delays, cancellations, and denied boarding differ, and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO17 from Rzeszow to Newark cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO17, what rerouting changes, and when LOT still owes reimbursement or care.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO17 from Rzeszow to Newark? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO17 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO10 from Chicago to Krakow because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600, what rights you have at the airport, and why voluntary and involuntary denied boarding are not the same.
Was LOT Flight LO10 from Chicago to Krakow cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO10, what rerouting changes, and when LOT still owes reimbursement or care.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO10 from Chicago to Krakow? Learn when EU261 still applies on LO10, how much compensation this long-haul route can trigger, and when a delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO9 from Krakow to Chicago? Learn when EU261 applies to LO9, how delays, cancellations, and denied boarding differ, and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO9 from Krakow to Chicago cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO9, what rerouting changes, and when LOT still owes reimbursement or care.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO9 from Krakow to Chicago? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO9 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO036 from San Francisco to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600, what rights you have at the airport, and why voluntary and involuntary denied boarding are not the same.
Was LOT Flight LO036 from San Francisco to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO036, what rerouting changes, and when LOT still owes reimbursement or care.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO036 from San Francisco to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies on this return route, how much compensation LO036 can trigger, how to check LO036 status today, and when a delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO035 from Warsaw to San Francisco? Learn when EU261 applies to LO035, how delays, cancellations, and denied boarding differ, and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO035 from Warsaw to San Francisco cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO035, what rerouting changes, and when LOT still owes reimbursement or care.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO035 from Warsaw to San Francisco? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO035 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO164 from Marrakesh to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 400 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO164 from Marrakesh to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 400, how the 14-day rule works on LO164, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO164 from Marrakesh to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies on this return route, why LO164 often falls into the EUR 400 bracket, and when compensation may be reduced.
Was LOT Flight LO163 from Warsaw to Marrakesh cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 400, how the 14-day rule works on LO163, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO163 from Warsaw to Marrakesh? Learn when EU261 applies, why LO163 often falls into the EUR 400 bracket, and when compensation may be reduced.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO76 from Mumbai to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO76 from Mumbai to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO76 from Mumbai to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies on this return route and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO75 from Warsaw to Mumbai? Learn when EU261 applies to LO75 and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO75 from Warsaw to Mumbai cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO75, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO75 from Warsaw to Mumbai? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO75 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO72 from Delhi to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO72 from Delhi to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO72 from Delhi to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies on this return route and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO71 from Warsaw to Delhi? Learn when EU261 applies to LO71 and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO71 from Warsaw to Delhi cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO71, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO71 from Warsaw to Delhi? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO71 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO98 from Seoul to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO98 from Seoul to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO98 from Seoul to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies on this return route and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO97 from Warsaw to Seoul? Learn when EU261 applies to LO97 and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO97 from Warsaw to Seoul cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO97, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO97 from Warsaw to Seoul? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO97 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO80 from Tokyo to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO80 from Tokyo to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies on this return route and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO79 from Warsaw to Tokyo? Learn when EU261 applies to LO79 and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO79 from Warsaw to Tokyo cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO79, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO79 from Warsaw to Tokyo? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO79 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO42 from Toronto to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO42 from Toronto to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO42, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO42 from Toronto to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies on this return route, how much compensation LO42 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO41 from Warsaw to Toronto? Learn when EU261 applies to LO41 and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO41 from Warsaw to Toronto cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works on LO41, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO41 from Warsaw to Toronto? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO41 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO30 from Miami to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO30 from Miami to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO30 from Miami to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies, how much compensation LO30 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO29 from Warsaw to Miami? Learn when EU261 applies to LO29 and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO29 from Warsaw to Miami cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO29 from Warsaw to Miami? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO29 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO22 from Los Angeles to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO22 from Los Angeles to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO22 from Los Angeles to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies, how much compensation LO22 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO21 from Warsaw to Los Angeles because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO21 from Warsaw to Los Angeles cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO21 from Warsaw to Los Angeles? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO21 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO12 from Newark to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO12 from Newark to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO12 from Newark to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies, how much compensation LO12 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO11 from Warsaw to Newark because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO11 from Warsaw to Newark cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO11 from Warsaw to Newark? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO11 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Looking for compensation for LOT Flight LO7 from New York JFK to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 can still apply and when compensation may reach EUR 600.
Was LOT Flight LO7 from New York JFK to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO7 from New York JFK to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies, how much compensation LO7 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO6 from Warsaw to New York JFK because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO6 from Warsaw to New York JFK cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO6 from Warsaw to New York JFK? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO6 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO4 from Chicago to Warsaw because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can still pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO4 from Chicago to Warsaw cancelled? Learn when EU261 can still pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO4 from Chicago to Warsaw? Learn when EU261 still applies, how much compensation LO4 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO1 from Warsaw to Chicago because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO1 from Warsaw to Chicago cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO1 from Warsaw to Chicago? Learn when EU261 applies, how much compensation LO1 can trigger, and when a long-haul delay may mean up to EUR 600.
Bumped from LOT Flight LO3 from Warsaw to Chicago because of overbooking? Learn when EU261 can pay EUR 600 and what rights you have at the airport.
Was LOT Flight LO3 from Warsaw to Chicago cancelled? Learn when EU261 can pay up to EUR 600, how the 14-day rule works, and what rerouting changes.
Delayed on LOT Flight LO3 from Warsaw to Chicago? See when EU261 applies, how much LO3 compensation can reach, and when you may claim up to EUR 600.
Flight cancelled? Under EU261 or UK261 you are entitled to €250–€600 compensation plus a full refund or re-routing. Complete guide to eligibility, amounts and how to claim.
Bumped off a flight you had every right to board? EU261 and UK261 entitle you to €250–€600 in cash plus re-routing and care rights. Complete overbooking compensation guide.
Missed a connecting flight due to a delay? If all flights were on one booking, EU261 or UK261 entitles you to up to €600. The single-booking rule explained.
A refund returns your ticket price. Compensation (€250–€600) covers the disruption. Under EU261 you can claim both — they are completely separate rights.
Realistic timeline: 6–8 weeks if the airline pays voluntarily, 3–6 months via ADR, up to 18 months via court. Tips to speed up your claim.
Yes. A booking confirmation or bank statement is enough. Airlines cannot reject your EU261 claim just because you don't have a boarding pass — especially for cancellations.
No — airlines cannot force you to accept a travel voucher instead of cash under EU261. You have the right to real money. What to do when an airline pushes a voucher.
Yes — in the UK you have 6 years, France 5 years, Germany 3 years. Limitation periods by country explained. Act before your deadline expires.
Complete 8-step guide: confirm eligibility, gather evidence, write the claim letter, challenge rejections, escalate to ADR and court. Includes a sample claim letter template.
A booking confirmation and bank statement cover most claims. Full checklist of essential vs helpful documents, plus how to retrieve records you no longer have.
Silence is not a valid response. After 8 weeks without a reply, you can escalate to ADR or small claims court — for free. Here's exactly what to do.
A rejection is not the end. Most airline rejections cite vague extraordinary circumstances that don't hold up at ADR or court. Here's how to challenge them.
EU261 is triggered by arrival delay — specifically when the door opens at the destination. Use FlightAware, FlightStats, or a GDPR data request to prove the delay.
The amount you can claim depends on flight distance: €250 (up to 1,500 km), €400 (1,500–3,500 km), €600 (over 3,500 km). Per person. Here's how the tiers work.
EU261 compensation starts at 3 hours of arrival delay — not departure. Learn the exact thresholds, what care rights apply at 2 hours, and what changes at 5 hours.
Yes — on EU departures. Any airline flying from an EU airport is bound by EU261. Only for inbound non-EU flights does the airline's registration matter.
Airlines cite extraordinary circumstances to avoid paying. But most technical faults and vague weather claims don't qualify. Here's exactly what the law requires.
Sometimes. Severe weather can be extraordinary — but airlines routinely cite routine weather to avoid valid claims. Here's how to tell the difference and challenge rejections.
Missed a connection and arrived hours late? EU261 protects you if booked as a single itinerary. Separate tickets have no missed-connection protection.
Airlines must provide free meals, drinks and hotel during long delays — even when extraordinary circumstances apply. Learn what you're owed and how to reclaim out-of-pocket expenses.
Yes — EU261 covers charter flights including TUI and Jet2 departing from EU airports. Tour operators cannot waive your passenger rights. Same €250/€400/€600 applies.
UK261 is nearly identical to EU261 — same 3-hour rule, same structure — but amounts are in GBP: £220 / £350 / £520. This guide explains what changed and what stayed the same.
Delays and cancellations both trigger €250/€400/€600 compensation, but only cancellations give you immediate refund or re-routing rights. Here's the full breakdown.
When your flight is cancelled, you can choose a full refund or the next available flight. Either way you can still claim flat-rate compensation. Here's how to decide.
Delayed or cancelled on London–Marrakech? Claim £350 (UK261) or €400 (EU261) per person. ~2,300 km medium-haul. Ryanair, easyJet, Royal Air Maroc, British Airways all covered on UK departures.
Delayed or cancelled on Paris–Casablanca? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,100 km medium-haul. Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair and Transavia covered on Paris departures.
Delayed or cancelled on Madrid–Casablanca? Claim €250 per person — short-haul tier (~700 km). Iberia, Ryanair, Vueling and Royal Air Maroc covered on EU departures.
Delayed or cancelled on Amsterdam–Marrakech? Claim €400 per person. ~2,360 km medium-haul. Transavia return flights from Marrakech also covered as EU carrier.
RAM is a Moroccan carrier — EU261 applies only on EU departure legs. Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Madrid departures: covered. Casablanca and Marrakech departures on RAM: not covered.
Delayed or cancelled on Brussels–Casablanca? Claim €400 per person. ~1,900 km medium-haul. Important: Belgium's 1-year deadline is the shortest in Europe — act now.
Delayed or cancelled on Barcelona–Marrakech? Claim €250 per person — short-haul (~1,310 km). Vueling return flights from Marrakech also covered. Spain's 5-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled on Frankfurt–Casablanca? Claim €400 per person. ~2,340 km medium-haul. Lufthansa, Condor, Ryanair all covered. Germany's SÖP handles ADR disputes free.
Complete EU261 guide for Europe–Morocco flights: compensation amounts by country, which airlines are covered both directions, and how to claim — for all Moroccan diaspora travellers.
Delayed or cancelled on Rome–Casablanca? Claim €400 per person. ~1,900 km medium-haul. ITA Airways, Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc. Italy's 2-year deadline — act quickly.
Delayed or cancelled on Manchester–Marrakech? Claim £350 per person under UK261. ~2,200 km medium-haul. Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI all covered. 6-year UK deadline.
As an Irish EU carrier, EU261 covers Ryanair Morocco flights both ways — Europe to Morocco AND Morocco back to Europe. €400 most routes, £350 for UK departures. How to claim.
Delayed or cancelled on Paris–Tunis? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~1,750 km medium-haul. Tunisair, Air France and Transavia covered on Paris departures. France 5-year deadline.
Tunisair is a non-EU carrier. EU261 only applies on flights departing EU airports — Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Frankfurt covered. Tunis departures are not. Full guide with route coverage table.
Delayed or cancelled on London–Tunis? Claim £350 per person under UK261. ~2,050 km medium-haul. Tunisair covered on UK departures only. British Airways and easyJet covered both ways. 6-year UK deadline.
Delayed or cancelled on Amsterdam–Tunis? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,200 km medium-haul. Tunisair covered on AMS departure. Transavia covers both directions. Netherlands 2-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled on Brussels–Tunis? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,000 km medium-haul. Belgium has a 1-year deadline — the shortest in Europe. Act now.
Delayed or cancelled on Frankfurt–Tunis? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,100 km medium-haul. Tunisair covered on FRA departure only. Lufthansa covers both directions. Germany 3-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled on Rome–Tunis? Claim €250 per person under EU261. ~1,300 km short-haul. Tunisair covered on Rome departure, ITA Airways both ways. Italy 2-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled on Milan–Tunis? Claim €250 per person under EU261. ~1,250 km short-haul. Tunisair covered on Milan departure. Italy 2-year deadline — act promptly.
Delayed or cancelled on Madrid–Tunis? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~1,800 km medium-haul. Tunisair on EU departures, Iberia both directions. Spain 5-year deadline.
Complete guide to EU261 rights on Europe–Tunisia routes. Which airlines and routes are covered, compensation by departure country, Tunisair coverage rules, and how to claim.
Delayed or cancelled on London–Cairo? Claim £520 per person under UK261 — long-haul tier (~3,520 km). EgyptAir covered on UK departures. British Airways both directions. UK 6-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled on Paris–Cairo? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~3,200 km medium-haul. EgyptAir covered on Paris departures, Air France both directions. France 5-year deadline.
EgyptAir is a non-EU carrier. EU261 applies only on EU departure flights — Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels. Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm departures not covered. Route coverage table and rejection guide.
Complete EU261 guide for Europe–Egypt flights. Cairo €400, Hurghada/Sharm €600, London–Cairo £520. EgyptAir coverage rules, country deadlines and how to escalate rejections.
Delayed or cancelled on Amsterdam–Cairo? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~3,500 km medium-haul. EgyptAir on AMS departure, KLM both directions. Netherlands 2-year deadline — act quickly.
Delayed or cancelled on Frankfurt–Cairo? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,900 km medium-haul. EgyptAir on FRA departure only, Lufthansa and Condor both directions. Germany 3-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled on London–Hurghada? Claim £520 per person under UK261. ~3,900 km long-haul. TUI, easyJet, Jet2 covered both directions. EgyptAir UK departure only. UK 6-year deadline.
Delayed on Paris–Hurghada? Claim €600 per person (maximum EU261 long-haul tier, ~3,550 km). EgyptAir on EU departures, Transavia both directions. Don't accept €400 — this route qualifies for €600.
Delayed or cancelled London–Sharm el-Sheikh? Claim £520 per person (UK261 long-haul maximum, ~4,000 km). TUI, easyJet and Jet2 covered both directions. UK 6-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled London–Istanbul? Claim £350 per person under UK261. ~2,500 km medium-haul. Turkish Airlines on UK departure only. British Airways both directions. UK 6-year deadline.
Turkish Airlines is a non-EU carrier. EU261 applies only on EU departure flights — Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels. Istanbul and Antalya departures not covered. Route table and rejection guide.
Delayed or cancelled London–Antalya? Claim £350 per person under UK261. ~2,850 km medium-haul. TUI, easyJet and Jet2 covered both directions. Turkish Airlines UK departure only. UK 6-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled Paris–Istanbul? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,250 km medium-haul. Turkish Airlines on EU departures, Air France both directions. France 5-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled Amsterdam–Istanbul? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,250 km medium-haul. Turkish Airlines on AMS departure only, KLM both directions. Netherlands 2-year deadline — act quickly.
Delayed or cancelled Frankfurt–Istanbul? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~1,850 km medium-haul. Turkish Airlines on FRA departure, Lufthansa both directions. Germany 3-year deadline. SÖP ADR.
Complete EU261 guide for Europe–Turkey flights. All routes €400 medium-haul (Rome €250 short-haul). Turkish Airlines and Pegasus on EU departures only. Country deadlines table. Single-booking connection rule.
Delayed or cancelled Amsterdam–Antalya? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,700 km medium-haul. Transavia and Corendon both directions. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus AMS departure only. NL 2-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled Frankfurt–Antalya? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,200 km medium-haul. Condor both directions. SunExpress and Turkish Airlines Frankfurt departure only. Germany 3-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled London–Dalaman? Claim £350 per person under UK261. ~2,700 km medium-haul. TUI, easyJet and Jet2 covered both directions. Serves Fethiye and Marmaris resorts. UK 6-year deadline.
Delayed or cancelled Brussels–Istanbul? Claim €400 per person under EU261. ~2,100 km medium-haul. Belgium has only 1-year deadline — the shortest in Europe. Turkish Airlines BRU departure only. Act now.
Delayed or cancelled London–Dubai? Claim £520 per person (UK261 long-haul maximum, ~5,500 km). Emirates on UK departure only. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both directions. UK 6-year deadline.
Emirates is a UAE carrier. EU261 applies only on EU departure flights — €600 long-haul maximum for all Europe–Dubai routes. Dubai departures not covered. Route table, miles-vs-cash warning, escalation guide.
Delayed or cancelled Paris–Dubai? Claim €600 per person (EU261 long-haul maximum, ~5,200 km). Emirates on EU departures only. Air France both directions. Don't accept Skywards miles — insist on €600 cash.
Delayed or cancelled Amsterdam–Dubai? Claim €600 per person (EU261 long-haul maximum, ~5,100 km). Emirates on AMS departure only. KLM both directions. Netherlands 2-year deadline — act promptly.
Delayed or cancelled Frankfurt–Dubai? Claim €600 per person (EU261 long-haul maximum, ~4,900 km). Emirates on FRA departure only. Lufthansa both directions. Germany 3-year deadline. SÖP escalation available.
All Europe–Dubai and Europe–Abu Dhabi routes are long-haul. EU261 applies at €600 and UK261 at £520 on EU/UK departures. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai: EU/UK departures only. Return from UAE not covered.
UK261 mirrors EU261 for UK passengers post-Brexit. Claim £220, £350 or £520 per person for delayed or cancelled flights from UK airports. 6-year deadline. CEDR Aviation for escalation. Full guide.
UK261 mirrors EU261 but uses pounds, CEDR for escalation, and grants a 6-year deadline. Side-by-side comparison table and FAQ on which regulation applies to your flight post-Brexit.
Airlines misuse 'extraordinary circumstances' to deny EU261 claims. Technical faults and staff shortages do not qualify. Learn what does qualify and how to challenge a wrongful rejection with ADR evidence.
Delayed or cancelled at London Heathrow LHR? UK261 applies to all airlines — claim up to £520 per person. Route compensation table, 6-year deadline, CEDR escalation guide.
Delayed or cancelled at London Gatwick LGW? UK261 applies — claim up to £520. easyJet, TUI, Jet2, British Airways all covered. Route table with Egypt/Turkey/Dubai routes. CEDR escalation.
Delayed or cancelled at Paris Charles de Gaulle CDG? EU261 applies to all airlines — claim up to €600. Route table with Dubai/NY/Cairo routes. France 5-year deadline. Médiateur/DGAC escalation.
Delayed at Amsterdam Schiphol AMS? EU261 applies — up to €600. Netherlands 2-year deadline — act promptly. KLM hub routes, Emirates coverage, Geschillencommissie escalation. Route compensation table.
Missed a connection due to a delay? Compensation is based on your final destination distance — up to €600 under the single-booking rule. CJEU Air France v Folkerts explained. Right to care and re-routing.
Delayed at Frankfurt FRA? EU261 applies to all airlines — up to €600. Lufthansa hub, SunExpress note (Turkish-registered), Germany 3-year deadline, SÖP/LBA escalation. Route compensation table.
Delayed at Brussels BRU? EU261 applies — up to €600. CRITICAL: Belgium 1-year deadline — act immediately. OmbudsMan Voyages escalation. Route table with Dubai/Istanbul/Tunis. Also covers Charleroi CRL.
Ryanair is Irish EU-registered — EU261 applies both ways. €250/€400 compensation. Ryanair rejects most claims — escalation table by country (CAR, CEDR, SÖP, AESA). Voucher trap warning.
easyJet is UK-registered — EU261 on EU departures, UK261 on UK departures. €250/€400 or £220/£350 (no long-haul easyJet routes). Geneva covered via EU–Switzerland agreement. CEDR for UK escalations.
A 3+ hour arrival delay triggers EU261 compensation — confirmed by CJEU Sturgeon ruling. €250/€400/€600 based on distance. Arrival measured at door opening, not wheels-down. 50% reduction rules explained.
Flight cancelled? EU261 gives compensation €250–€600 unless 14+ days notice. Also refund or re-routing + right to care. 14-day rule table, extraordinary circumstances only remove compensation not care rights.
Bumped off a flight (overbooking)? EU261 gives immediate €250–€600 compensation + refund/re-routing + care. Overbooking is never extraordinary circumstances. Voluntary bumping negotiation guide.
Delayed at Madrid Barajas MAD? EU261 applies to all airlines — up to €600. Spain 5-year deadline. AESA escalation. Royal Air Maroc EU dep only. Iberia/Vueling both ways. Route table incl. Dubai/NY/Mexico.
Delayed Paris–Marrakech? Claim €400 per person (EU261, ~2,300 km medium-haul). Royal Air Maroc: Paris departures only. Air France, Ryanair, Transavia: both directions. France 5-year deadline.
Delayed Frankfurt–Marrakech? Claim €400 per person (EU261, ~2,400 km medium-haul). Royal Air Maroc FRA dep only. Condor/Lufthansa both directions. Germany 3-year deadline. SÖP/LBA escalation.
Brussels–Marrakech ~2,100 km → €400 EU261. Royal Air Maroc covered on BRU departures only. Brussels Airlines both directions. CRITICAL: Belgium 1-year claim deadline — act immediately.
EU261 doesn't cover baggage — but the Montreal Convention entitles you to up to 1,131 SDR (~€1,350). File PIR at airport. Damaged: 7-day deadline. Delayed/lost: 21-day deadline.
Delayed at Rome FCO? EU261 up to €600. ITA Airways, Emirates, Ryanair route table. Italy 2-year deadline. ENAC escalation. Also covers Rome Ciampino (CIA).
Delayed at Barcelona El Prat (BCN)? EU261 up to €600. Vueling, Ryanair, Emirates route table. Spain 5-year deadline — one of the best in Europe. AESA escalation.
Delayed at Milan Malpensa (MXP)? EU261 up to €600. Also covers Linate and Bergamo. ITA Airways, Emirates, easyJet, Wizz Air route table. Italy 2-year deadline.
Turkish Airlines delayed from EU/UK? EU261 applies on EU departures only — not Istanbul. Most EU→Istanbul routes €400. SunExpress same rule. Escalation by country.
EgyptAir delayed from EU/UK? EU261 applies on EU/UK departures only — not Cairo. EU→Cairo ~€400. Belgium 1yr ⚠️ NL 2yr ⚠️ deadlines. Country-by-country escalation guide.
Complete 6-step EU261 claim guide: check eligibility, gather documents, write claim letter, escalate rejected claims to national enforcement bodies. DIY is free.
Vueling is a Spanish EU carrier — EU261 applies both ways. Up to €600. Spain 5-year deadline. AESA enforcement. Voucher trap: you can demand cash. Connecting flight rules.
Wizz Air is a Hungarian EU carrier — EU261 applies both ways. Up to €600. Notorious Wizz Credit trap — demand cash. Escalation table 7 countries. Wizz Air UK vs W6 distinction.
Lufthansa is a German EU carrier — EU261 applies both ways. Up to €600. Germany 3yr deadline. SÖP free ADR. Lufthansa Group table: SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, SunExpress (Turkish).
EU261 Article 9 right to care: free meals, hotel, and transport during 2+ hour delays — even in extraordinary circumstances. Keep receipts. Hotel overnight entitlement explained.
Cancelled flight: EU261 Article 8 gives 3 choices — refund (7 days), re-routing soonest, or later. PLUS €250–€600 compensation. Voucher? Only with written consent — demand cash.
Brussels–Dubai ~5,000 km → €600 EU261 (highest tier). Emirates on BRU departures only. Brussels Airlines both directions. CRITICAL: Belgium 1-year deadline — file immediately.
Ryanair flight delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600 under EU261. Rejection tactics debunked, step-by-step claim guide and escalation strategy.
Wizz Air flight delayed? Don't accept Wizz Credit — claim real cash up to €600 under EU261. Step-by-step guide and rejection tactics debunked.
easyJet flight delayed? EU261 from EU airports, UK261 from UK. Same rights, equivalent amounts. Step-by-step claim guide and CEDR escalation.
Turkish Airlines delayed? EU261 only from EU airports. Missed Istanbul connection on through-ticket? €600 for long-haul. Full guide 2026.
Emirates flight delayed? EU261 applies from EU airports only. Dubai connections, €600 for long-haul through-tickets, alternatives for Dubai-departing flights.
TAP Air Portugal is an EU airline — EU261 always applies, even from Lisbon. Missed Lisbon connection? €600 for long-haul. 5-year limitation period.
Norwegian flight delayed? EU261 applies from EU/EEA airports and for Norwegian Air International (EU carrier). €600 for transatlantic long-haul. Full guide 2026.
SWISS flight delayed? EU261 from EU airports. From Zurich, Swiss SR 748.0.7 provides equivalent rights and same compensation amounts. Full guide 2026.
Austrian Airlines is an EU carrier — EU261 always applies, even from non-EU airports. Vienna connections, long-haul €600, SÖP escalation. Full guide 2026.
British Airways delayed? EU261 from EU airports, UK261 from UK. Both give same rights and amounts. CEDR escalation for UK claims. Full guide 2026.
Air France is an EU carrier — EU261 always applies, even from non-EU airports. CDG hub, staff strikes not extraordinary, DGAC escalation. Full guide 2026.
KLM is an EU carrier — EU261 always applies, even from non-EU airports. Amsterdam Schiphol hub, missed connections, €600 for long-haul. Full guide 2026.
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