Flight to Accra Delayed — KLM, British Airways & EU261 / UK261
Accra (ACC — Kotoka International) is Ghana's main gateway. KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, TAP — all EU/UK carriers, both directions covered. €600 / £520 long-haul tier from major European departures.
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Carrier Eligibility — Both Directions
- KLM (KL): Dutch EU — covered both ways. AMS-ACC daily.
- British Airways (BA): UK — covered both ways under UK261. LHR-ACC.
- Lufthansa (LH): German EU — covered both ways. FRA-ACC.
- Brussels Airlines (SN): Belgian EU — covered both ways. Belgium 1-year limitation.
- TAP Air Portugal (TP): Portuguese EU — covered both ways via LIS.
- Africa World Airlines / PassionAir: Ghanaian non-EU — no direct intercontinental Europe ops.
Distance and Compensation
- London → Accra: ~5,000 km — £520 long-haul (UK261).
- Amsterdam → Accra: ~5,200 km — €600 long-haul.
- Frankfurt → Accra: ~5,100 km — €600.
- Brussels → Accra: ~5,150 km — €600.
- Lisbon → Accra: ~4,650 km — €600.
Filing the Claim
File at the operating carrier's site. Cite EU261/UK261 and EU/UK departure airport. If rejected after 4–8 weeks, escalate to the relevant NEB: UK CAA + CEDR (6yr), Netherlands ILT (2yr), Germany LBA + SÖP (3yr), Belgium DGT (1yr — fastest deadline). Or use ClaimWinger — no win, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are KLM and British Airways flights to Accra covered?
Yes — both directions. KLM (Dutch EU) covers AMS-ACC under EU261. BA (UK) covers LHR-ACC under UK261 (£520 long-haul). Both protect outbound and return legs because they're EU/UK carriers, regardless of departure airport.
How much for an Accra delay?
€600 long-haul (EU261) or £520 long-haul (UK261). London → Accra = ~5,000 km. Amsterdam → Accra = ~5,200 km. Frankfurt → Accra = ~5,100 km. Brussels → Accra = ~5,150 km. All long-haul tier. Family of four: €2,400 / £2,080.
What about Africa World Airlines or PassionAir?
Both non-EU (Ghanaian). Covered only on EU/UK departures — but neither operates intercontinental routes from Europe directly. Realistically, your operating carrier from Europe will be KLM, BA, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, or TAP — all covered.
How to file from the UK?
File with British Airways under UK Regulation 261/2004. £520 long-haul. Wait 4–8 weeks. If rejected, escalate to UK CAA or CEDR (binding ADR scheme). UK has the longest standard limitation period: 6 years from the flight date.
How to file from the Netherlands or Germany?
Netherlands: file with KLM citing EU261. Escalate to ILT (Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport). 2-year Dutch limitation. Germany: file with Lufthansa, escalate to LBA or use SÖP (Schlichtungsstelle für den öffentlichen Personenverkehr) — Germany's free, binding ADR scheme. 3-year German limitation.
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