How Much EU261 for an Ethiopian Airlines Delay? Quick Answer
€600 / £520 long-haul. All Ethiopian European routes (Frankfurt, London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, Vienna, Milan to Addis Ababa) exceed 3,500 km. Only EU/UK departures covered.
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All Routes — €600 Long-Haul
- Frankfurt → Addis: ~5,200 km — €600.
- London → Addis: ~5,800 km — £520.
- Brussels → Addis: ~5,500 km — €600.
- Athens → Addis: ~3,800 km — €600.
- Madrid → Addis: ~5,800 km — €600.
Filing the Claim
File at ethiopianairlines.com citing EU261/UK261. Or use ClaimWinger — no win, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much for a Frankfurt-Addis delay on Ethiopian?
€600 long-haul. FRA-ADD is ~5,200 km — over the 3,500 km long-haul threshold. Family of four: €2,400. Reduced by 50% to €300/€1,200 if rerouted within 4 hours of original arrival.
How much for a London-Addis delay on Ethiopian?
£520 long-haul (UK261). LHR-ADD is ~5,800 km. Family of four: £2,080.
How much for an Athens-Addis delay on Ethiopian?
€600 long-haul. ATH-ADD is ~3,800 km — just over the long-haul threshold. Family of four: €2,400.
What about Addis-Frankfurt return?
NOT covered. Ethiopian is non-EU. Return flights from Addis to EU/UK on Ethiopian are not protected. Choose Lufthansa, KLM, AF, BA, or Brussels Airlines for both-way protection.
How to claim?
File at ethiopianairlines.com citing EU Regulation 261/2004 and the EU/UK departure airport. Wait 4-8 weeks. Escalate to the NEB of the departure country if rejected. Or use a no-win-no-fee service like ClaimWinger.
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