How much compensation can I claim?
Under 1,500km: £220. 1,500-3,500km: £350. Over 3,500km: £520. Per passenger, per flight.
Claim up to £520 for your delayed or cancelled flight
Under UK261 regulations, you are entitled to compensation of £220-£520 for flights delayed over 3 hours, cancelled, or overbooked. Most claims are never made. Ours take 30 seconds.
£520maximum compensation per passenger
What you get
- Covers delays over 3 hours, cancellations, and denied boarding
- Cites UK261 (post-Brexit) and EU261 regulations
- Compensation: £220 (short haul), £350 (medium), £520 (long haul)
- Claim flights from the last 6 years
- Free to generate your claim letter
How it works
1
Enter your flight details
Flight number, date, departure and arrival airports, and what happened (delay, cancellation, overbooking).
2
AI generates your claim
Formal compensation claim citing UK261/EU261 with the exact amount you are owed.
3
Send to the airline
Email the claim directly to the airline. Most pay within 4-8 weeks. If they refuse, escalate to CEDR.
Connect your email inbox and we will automatically detect delayed flights from your booking confirmations
Get started freeFrequently asked questions
Can I claim for flights from years ago?
Yes. In the UK you can claim for flights delayed in the last 6 years. In the EU it is typically 2-3 years depending on the country.
Does the airline have to pay?
Yes, unless the delay was caused by extraordinary circumstances (e.g. severe weather, air traffic control strikes). Technical issues and crew shortages are NOT extraordinary circumstances.
What if the airline ignores my claim?
If the airline does not respond within 8 weeks, you can escalate to CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) for free.
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