Gatwick Airport Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation

How much compensation for a Gatwick delay?

Compensation depends on flight distance under UK261: £220 for flights up to 1,500 km, £350 for 1,500–3,500 km, and £520 for flights over 3,500 km. A 3+ hour arrival delay (or cancellation within 14 days) triggers the right to compensation. Most Gatwick holiday routes to Egypt, Turkey, or Dubai are long-haul or medium-haul tier.

easyJet rejected my Gatwick delay claim — what can I do?

easyJet participates in CEDR Aviation — the UK CAA-approved ADR scheme. If easyJet rejects your UK261 claim, escalate to CEDR free of charge. Prepare your rejection letter, boarding pass, booking confirmation, and evidence of the actual delay length. CEDR adjudications are binding on easyJet. Typical CEDR processing time is 90 days. Do not accept a voucher or Miles&More offer without checking if you are entitled to cash.

TUI cancelled my Gatwick holiday package — can I claim UK261 compensation?

Yes — and you may have two separate claims. UK261 entitles you to £220, £350 or £520 per person depending on the flight distance (most TUI Egypt/Turkey routes qualify for £520 or £350). Additionally, if TUI cancelled a package holiday with less than 14 days' notice, you may have a separate claim under the UK Package Travel Regulations 2018 for out-of-pocket costs. Both claims can be pursued simultaneously.

Which airlines use Gatwick as a hub?

Gatwick's main operators include easyJet (biggest Gatwick carrier by volume), British Airways (Gatwick short-haul routes), TUI (charter/package holidays), Jet2, Vueling, Norwegian (seasonal), Emirates (London Gatwick–Dubai), and various charter carriers. All are subject to UK261 on Gatwick departures regardless of their registration country.

What is the deadline to claim for a Gatwick delay?

6 years from the date of the delay or cancellation under the UK Limitation Act 1980. This is the most generous limitation period in Europe. However, gathering evidence — flight records, delay confirmations, booking data — becomes significantly harder over time. Submit your claim as soon as possible.