Flight delay compensation

For an EU delay claim, arrival at the final destination matters.

Arrival delay

An arrival delay of at least three hours can qualify for compensation under EU rules, subject to coverage and exceptions. A late departure alone does not establish a qualifying arrival delay.

The reason matters

Extraordinary circumstances may exclude compensation. The airline’s explanation and supporting evidence need review; flight status data alone cannot decide the claim.

Documents to prepare

Keep your booking confirmation, boarding pass, disruption messages and receipts for necessary expenses. Tell us about connecting flights on the same reservation.

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Official sources

Official EU air passenger rights information ↗

A preliminary check does not guarantee compensation. The applicable rules and flight details need to be assessed.