Flight delayed or cancelled?
You may be owed €250–600.
Under EU Regulation EC261/2004, a delay of 3 hours or more, a cancellation, or denied boarding can entitle you to cash — on any flight leaving the EU, or arriving in the EU on an EU airline. Check below, then claim in your country.
The amount is a flat €250, €400 or €600 by distance, regardless of ticket price — unless the airline proves “extraordinary circumstances” (extreme weather, ATC strike, security). Meals and accommodation are owed either way. These rules are identical across the EU; only the claim procedure differs by country.
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The amounts (EC261)
Your rights, no matter what
Even with extraordinary circumstances, beyond a certain wait the airline must provide meals and drinks, two means of communication, and accommodation + transfers if you stay overnight. This right to care is separate from compensation and applies across the EU.
Claim in your country
The compensation is EU-wide, but how you claim — the mediator, the deadline, the enforcement body — is national. Pick yours:
FAQ
How much can I claim?
€250 up to 1,500 km; €400 for intra-EU flights over 1,500 km and all flights 1,500–3,500 km; €600 beyond 3,500 km outside the EU.
When does it apply?
A 3-hour+ arrival delay, a cancellation with under 14 days’ notice, or denied boarding — on any flight leaving an EU airport, or arriving in the EU on an EU airline. The 3-hour threshold still stands in 2026.
What about weather or strikes?
“Extraordinary circumstances” (extreme weather, air-traffic-control strike, security) remove the cash compensation but not your right to care. A strike by the airline’s own staff usually does not count.
Do I need a paid claim company?
No. Claiming is free and you keep 100%. Claim firms take 25–35%. FFCheck shows you exactly how to do it yourself, country by country.