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Overbooking Compensation

Denied Boarding? You Could Claim Up to €600 in Compensation.

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Fly Reclaim helps you get compensation when airlines deny you boarding due to overbooking.

What is Overbooking?

Overbooking happens when more tickets are sold than there are seats on the plane — and you’re denied boarding through no fault of your own.

Your Rights Under EU Law (EC 261)
  • If you’re denied boarding, you’re entitled to compensation up to €600, re-routing, or a refund.
  • You’re also entitled to care such as meals, communication, and accommodation.

Extraordinary circumstances (like bad weather) may limit compensation, but care should still be provided.

What You Should Do at the Airport
  • Don’t volunteer to give up your seat—save your rights unless the offer is clearly more valuable.
  • Hold on to your boarding pass and booking details.
  • Ask airline staff why you’re being denied boarding and request written confirmation.
  • Ask for re-routing, care (meals, accommodation), or a refund as per your preference.
How Fly Reclaim Helps
  • Free eligibility check to see if you qualify for compensation.
  • No Win, No Fee — we only take a fee if we recover your money.
  • We handle all the paperwork, communication, and escalation with the airline.