Flight compensation: €250 / €400 / €600

The three fixed bands, set by distance — and the only lawful 50% cut.

Legal referenceEU 261, Art. 7

€250 — flights up to 1,500 km
€400 — intra-EU flights over 1,500 km, and all flights 1,500–3,500 km
€600 — flights over 3,500 km between an EU and a non-EU airport

The amount is per passenger and does not depend on the ticket price. The airline may halve it only when it re-routed you and the arrival delay stayed under 2, 3 or 4 hours depending on the band (Art. 7(2)).

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Baggage: up to ~€1,500 (Montreal)→

Lost, damaged or delayed bags are paid under the Montreal Convention, not EU 261.

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Bumped from an overbooked flight? You get the Art. 7 cash and a choice under Art. 8.

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When a booked package goes wrong, the organiser owes a reduction and, often, damages.

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