EU261 claim letter: get one written for your flight
Airlines turn down vague claims. A claim that names the right rules, the exact amount and why the airline’s excuse doesn’t hold is much harder to refuse.
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What makes a claim hard to refuse
- The right legal basis for your situation: delay, cancellation, overbooking or missed connection.
- The exact amount per passenger, based on the flight distance.
- An answer to the airline’s excuse, backed by EU court rulings.
- Payment in money, not vouchers, and a clear deadline.
See what you’re owed
Free, 2 minutes
How much you can get
| Flight distance | EU261 | UK261 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | €250 | £220 |
| 1,500 to 3,500 km (and longer flights within the EU) | €400 | £350 |
| Over 3,500 km | €600 | £520 |
Per passenger. The exact amount depends on your route and how late you arrived. The free check works it out for you.
Claim it without the hassle
- Check your flight for free and see how much you’re owed.
- Get your claim kit for a flat €29: a ready claim letter written for your case, exactly where to send it, and an escalation letter if the airline says no.
- Get paid by the airline. You keep all of it. If neither the claim nor the escalation works, we refund €24, so you only pay a €5 handling fee.
Find out what you’re owed
Answer a few questions and see straight away if you can claim, and how much.
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