Flight Cancellations: Your Right to Compensation
Flight cancellations can throw your travel plans into disarray, causing frustration and inconvenience. However, you may be entitled to compensation for these disruptions. At Jet Delayed, we specialize in helping air travellers understand their rights and secure compensation for flight cancellations.
Understanding Flight Cancellation Compensation
Flight cancellation compensation is a form of reimbursement provided to passengers whose flights are cancelled by the airline. These cancellations could be due to factors such as operational issues, weather conditions, or other circumstances within the airline's control.
Following Brexit, UK law was introduced to match EU regulation EC 261, meaning passengers have the right to be reimbursed for flight cancellations providing certain criteria are met.
If you qualify, an airline is legally required to pay you flight cancellation compensation of up to £520/€600.
Your Entitlement to Compensation
- Full Refund or Rebooking: In case of flight cancellations, airlines are usually required to offer you the choice between a full refund of your ticket or rebooking on an alternative flight.
- Compensation Amount: Depending on the regulations and the circumstances of the cancellation, you might be eligible for financial compensation in addition to the option of refund or rebooking.
- Notification Requirement: Airlines are obligated to inform you about the cancellation as early as possible and provide clear explanations for the cancellation.
Steps to Get Cancelled Flight Compensation
Submit Your Claim
It only requires a few minutes to complete! This will allow you to determine your initial eligibility and the amount of compensation you might be entitled to. Attach the relevant documents to support your claim's validity.
We Stay Persistent
Our top team of experts will thoroughly assess the eligibility of your claim for a flight delay, which includes reaching out to the airlines, collaborating with relevant authorities, and more.
Get Compensated
Once we receive the compensation, we will transfer the money to you, minus our fee. You don’t pay if we don’t win.
Exercise your air passenger rights and potentially receive up to £520/€600 in compensation for cancelled flights
- For flights covering less than 1,500 km, you may be eligible for £220/€220 in compensation.
- If your flight falls within the range of 1,500 to 3,500 km, you could receive £350/€400 in compensation.
- Flights within the EU covering over 1,500 km are also eligible for £350/€400 in compensation.
- For flights outside of the EU that exceed 3,500 km, you could receive £520/€600 in compensation.
| Distance | Under 2 hours | 2 - 3 hours | 3 - 4 hours | More than 4 hours | Never arrived |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All flights 1.500km or less | £110/€125 | £220/€250 | £220/€250 | £220/€250 | £220/€250 |
| Flights between 1.500km or 3.500km | £175/€200 | £175/€200 | £350/€400 | £350/€400 | £350/€400 |
| Flights over 3.500km | £260/€300 | £260/€300 | £260/€300 | £520/€600 | £520/€600 |
Cancelled Flight?
Common Question About
Cancelled Flight Compensation
The expiration of your entitlement to compensation for flight cancellations is contingent upon several factors, including the applicable laws, the airline's corporate location, and the jurisdiction overseeing matters involving the airline. The specific time limit can differ between countries and regions.
You can get between £110 and £520 in compensation, depending on the distance of your scheduled flight, as well as the total delay at your final destination.
No, not all cancelled flights qualify for compensation. Extraordinary circumstances like extreme weather or air traffic control strikes may exempt airlines from providing compensation.