Delay compensation
Delay compensation can apply when you reach your final destination three hours or more late and the cause was within the airline's control, such as a technical fault or crew scheduling. Many claims can go back several years.
Flight Compensation for Delayed or Cancelled Flights
Get up to €600 per passenger. Enter your flight below to check your delay compensation or flight cancellation compensation in under a minute.
- No Win, No Fee
- Free eligibility check
How much flight compensation can you claim?
If your flight was delayed, cancelled or you were denied boarding, you may be entitled to flight compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004 and similar passenger-rights laws. The amount depends on the flight distance and applies to each passenger on the booking.
Short-haulup to 1,500 km
€250
per passenger
Medium-haul1,500 to 3,500 km
€400
per passenger
Long-haulover 3,500 km
€600
per passenger
Flight cancellation compensation
Flight cancellation compensation may be due if the airline cancelled with less than 14 days' notice and did not offer a suitable alternative. It comes on top of your right to a refund or re-routing.
Filing a delay claim
A delay claim takes a few minutes. You enter your flight details, and AirHelp checks the case and deals with the airline for you. There are no letters to write and no court to attend.
Are you eligible for a delay claim?
Every case is different, but these are the usual rules for delay compensation and flight cancellation compensation.
You may be eligible if
- You arrived 3 or more hours late
- Your flight was cancelled with under 14 days' notice
- You were denied boarding on an overbooked flight
- The cause was technical, operational or crew related
- You departed from the EU, or flew to the EU with an EU airline
Compensation is usually not due if
- Extraordinary circumstances caused it, such as severe weather
- The delay at arrival was under 3 hours
- You were told of the cancellation more than 14 days ahead
- You travelled on a free or heavily discounted ticket
File a delay claim in 3 easy steps
Check your flight
Enter your flight number and date in the checker above. You'll see right away if you may be eligible.
File your claim
Add a few passenger details. AirHelp prepares the claim and sends it to the airline for you.
Get paid
When the airline pays, your compensation is transferred to you, minus AirHelp's success fee.
Why claim flight compensation with Sky Compens
No Win, No Fee
You pay nothing upfront. If the claim is unsuccessful, you owe no fee.
Simple and online
No paperwork or calls to the airline. Start from your phone or computer.
Free to check
Finding out if you qualify costs nothing and takes about a minute.
Flight compensation questions answered
How much flight compensation can I claim?
Under EU Regulation 261/2004 you can claim €250 for flights up to 1,500 km, €400 for flights between 1,500 and 3,500 km, and €600 for longer flights, per passenger.
When am I entitled to delay compensation?
Usually when you arrive at your final destination three hours or more late and the delay was caused by something within the airline's control, such as a technical fault or crew problems.
Do I get flight cancellation compensation if my flight was cancelled?
You may, if the airline told you less than 14 days before departure and did not offer a suitable alternative flight. Extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather can exclude compensation.
How long do I have to file a delay claim?
Time limits depend on the country of the airline or the flight. Many countries allow claims for flights several years old, so it is worth checking an older flight.
What does No Win, No Fee mean?
You pay nothing upfront. AirHelp only charges a success fee if your claim is paid, so an unsuccessful claim costs you nothing.
Is it free to check my flight?
Yes. Checking whether you qualify for flight compensation is free and takes about a minute.
Sky Compens is an independent affiliate website. Claims are processed by AirHelp, and eligibility and amounts depend on each case. We may earn a commission if you submit a claim through our partner, at no extra cost to you.
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