Empowering air passengers to get the compensation they deserve.
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Flight disruptions can be stressful — and costly. Depending on where and how you flew, you may be entitled to compensation or assistance. Fly Reclaim can check your eligibility for free and help you claim what’s yours.
1. EU Air Passenger Rights (EC 261)
If you’re flying from, to, or within the European Union (including certain non-EU countries like Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland), the EU regulation EC 261 protects you.
You may be eligible for up to €600 in compensation if your flight is:
Delayed by 3+ hours
Canceled without 14 days’ notice
Denied boarding due to overbooking
Additional rights under EC 261 include:
Meals, drinks, and accommodation if stranded
The option to choose a refund or rebooking
Compensation even if the airline offers travel vouchers (you can request cash instead)
2. UK Air Passenger Rights (UK261)
Post-Brexit, the UK introduced UK261, which is similar to EC 261 but applies to:
Flights departing from UK airports
Flights arriving in the UK on UK-based airlines
Compensation rules are similar, with payouts up to £520 depending on flight distance.
3. US Passenger Rights
Denied boarding (bumping) due to overbooking can result in compensation up to $1,550.
Airlines must refund you if they cancel a flight and you choose not to travel.
Delays and cancellations are mostly governed by airline policies, though you may have other rights under state or federal law.
4. International Rights — Montreal Convention
If your flight is international and not covered by EU or UK law, the Montreal Convention may apply. It covers delays, lost/damaged baggage, and related expenses. Airlines can be liable for significant sums if they cannot prove they took reasonable measures to avoid the disruption.
5. When You’re Not Eligible for Compensation
Not every disruption qualifies. Airlines are not required to pay compensation if the issue was caused by extraordinary circumstances, such as:
Extreme weather
Political unrest
Air traffic control strikes
Security risks
Even when compensation isn’t due, you may still be entitled to care (meals, accommodation) or refunds. Fly Reclaim can check your case for free.
6. How Fly Reclaim Can Help You
Fast check: We review your claim within minutes.
No Win, No Fee: You pay nothing unless we win.
End-to-end service: We handle paperwork and negotiations.
Global coverage: We pursue claims under applicable laws and treaties.
Know your rights — claim what’s yours. Millions of passengers miss out on compensation every year. Let Fly Reclaim check your flight for free and fight for your payout.
