Air passenger rights, explained properly
Plain-English guides to what airlines owe you — and what they don't — on both sides of the Atlantic, with the rules and case law that airlines hope you haven't read.
Europe & UK (EU261 / UK261)
Fixed compensation of €250–€600 / £220–£520 for delays, cancellations and denied boarding.
Delayed Flight Compensation Under EU261: The Complete Guide
Flight delayed 3+ hours? You may be owed €250–€600 under EU261. See the rules, claim free directly with the airline, and skip the 25–35% commission.
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Cancelled Flight Compensation Under EU261: Your Rights Explained
Flight cancelled? Choose a refund or re-routing and claim up to €600 under EU261 — free, direct with the airline, no 25–35% middleman fee.
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Denied Boarding Compensation: Your Rights When You're Bumped
Bumped off an overbooked flight? EU261 owes you €250–€600 immediately. Know your gate rights, refuse bad offers, and claim free — no middleman needed.
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Missed Connection Compensation: Your Rights Under EU261
Missed a connection and landed 3+ hours late? EU261 may owe you up to €600. Learn the one-booking rule and how to claim for free.
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Extraordinary Circumstances: What Kills a Flight Compensation Claim
Airline blamed 'extraordinary circumstances'? Many rejections are wrong. See what counts, what doesn't, and how to fight back for free.
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UK261 vs EU261: Flight Compensation After Brexit Explained
Flying to or from the UK? See whether UK261 or EU261 covers your delayed flight, how much you can claim, and how to file for free in 2026.
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Flight Delayed 3 Hours? Here's the Compensation You're Owed
Landed 3+ hours late in 2026? You may be owed up to 600 euros under EU261. See the amounts, the arrival-time rule, and how to claim for free.
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Airline Strike Compensation: When You're Owed and When You're Not
A 2026 strike wrecked your flight? If the airline's own staff struck, you may be owed up to 600 euros. ATC strikes usually mean no payout. Find out which.
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Delayed, Lost or Damaged Baggage: How to Claim Compensation
Your bag was delayed, lost or damaged? File a PIR, claim essential costs, and get up to ~1,288 SDR under the Montreal Convention. Here's how in 2026.
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How to Claim Flight Compensation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Claim 250 to 600 euros for a delayed or cancelled flight. Follow this free step-by-step 2026 process, with a claim template and how to escalate.
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Flight Compensation Companies vs Claiming Yourself: Which Is Worth It?
Should you use a flight compensation company or claim yourself? Compare cost, effort, and success odds, then choose the right route for your delay claim.
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United States (DOT rules)
No fixed payout for delays — but real rights on overbooking, refunds, and transatlantic flights that touch Europe.
US Flight Delay Compensation: What You're Actually Owed
The honest truth about US flight delays in 2026: no fixed cash payout, but you can get refunds, meals, and hotels. See what you're owed and how to claim.
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Denied Boarding Compensation in the USA: Overbooking Payouts
Bumped from an oversold US flight in 2026? Learn the federal payout rules, the $775 and $2,150 caps, and how to demand cash instead of a voucher.
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Airline Refund Rules in the USA: The 2024 DOT Automatic-Refund Rule
Know your US airline refund rights. When the 2024 DOT rule forces an automatic cash refund, the deadlines, and how to escalate to the DOT for free.
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Flying to Europe From the USA: When You Can Claim EU261 Compensation
US travelers can claim EU261 cash for delayed transatlantic flights. See exactly which routes qualify, the amounts, and how to claim free in 2026.
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