How to Claim EU Flight Delay Compensation Under Regulation 261/2004

Learn how to get EU flight delay compensation if your flight was delayed over 3 hours. Step-by-step guidance on eligibility and claim procedures.

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To get EU flight delay compensation: Ensure your delay is over 3 hours. Check if the flight is eligible under EU Regulation 261/2004. Contact the airline with your flight details and delay information. You can use templates available online or seek help from compensation claim services. If the airline refuses, escalate the claim to the national enforcement body or take legal action. Keep all receipts and records of the delay as evidence.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What qualifies a flight for EU delay compensation? A flight qualifies if it is delayed by more than 3 hours, operates within the EU or on an EU airline flying to or from the EU, and is covered under EU Regulation 261/2004.
  2. How do I start a claim for EU flight delay compensation? Begin by contacting the airline with details of your flight and delay. Use online templates or compensation claim services to assist in submitting your claim.
  3. What if the airline refuses to pay my compensation? If refused, escalate your claim to the national enforcement body responsible for EU air passenger rights or consider legal action with all relevant evidence.

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