How Does Flight Delay Compensation Work? The Facts! (1)

You’re ready for your holiday, or perhaps even a business meeting, you arrive at the airport early, and all is going well…until the dreaded announcement comes over the annoy to inform you of a delay. We all know how frustrating this can be, but not everybody is aware that flight delay compensation may be available (in some cases, the compensation can cover the cost of the flight!). Ultimately, the compensation you receive depends on the circumstances surrounding the delay itself.

If your flight happens to leave before the original departure time and you are only notified within 14 hours of the flight, you could qualify for compensation. Currently, as a passenger, your rights are protected by law. Flight Claims Online uses European Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 to retrieve compensation affected passengers are entitled to.

Today, we want to break down some of the most common questions regarding this topic so you can feel confident moving forward. If you think you’re owed flight delay compensation after reading this short guide, free to get in touch with one of our professional advisers and they’ll provide tailored advice to you!

Why Are Delays So Common?

In truth, there are certain inefficiencies with flights that are almost unavoidable. While airlines book runway slots approximately three months before the flight, tickets for said flights have already been available for more than nine months. Therefore, one small issue with staff or runway availability can lead to scheduling errors (and, you guessed it, delays).

For those who have been moved to another airline or flight, you will likely qualify for flight delay compensation and may even get a full refund.

How Much Am I Owed?

With this information in mind, the next obvious question regards the compensation amount itself. The compensation you receive will depend on a number of factors, including;

•    The airline in question

•    The extent of the delay

•    The reason for the delay

•    Your arrival time (at the destination)

Luckily, flight delay compensation is a fairly common these days, which means there are some brilliant tools online; for example, our website provides a compensation calculator where you can get an accurate estimation of what you’re owed.

If you read the small print from the airline, you’ll probably find a section explaining the delay time required before compensation is awarded. However, what you have to realise is that your rights are also protected by the European Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004. The airlines have some suggested delay times what they ‘consider’ to be a delay worth of compensation:

•    Virgin - 12+ hours

•    Easyjet - 5+ hours

•    Thomson - 5+ hours

•    Ryanair - 3+ hours

•    British Airways - 2+ hours

Make a Claim Today

Although the process can be a little confusing, Flight Claims Online aim to make it much easier when retrieving the compensation you’re owed. With our professional and reliable service, we know the industry like the back of our hands and will put you in the strongest possible position to receive the right flight delay compensation for your claim!

What Does Flight Claims Online Do?

Receiving flight delay compensation acting upon your own behalf isn’t easy. It requires a full understanding of every loophole written into the EU regulation which makes passengers eligible for compensation.

For an individual it can be daunting. Yet, At Flight Claims Online, we have developed close working relationships with each of the major airlines in the EU. Each one of our flight delay claims handlers is fully trained, experienced and qualified in law to ensure that everything runs smoothly with your case.

All we will require from you in the event that your flight is delayed or cancelled are a few personal details and your flight number. We respect your privacy, which is why we are fully compliant with the new General Protection Data regulations. All your information is safe with us!

Whilst there are many new firms in the UK and other legal professionals aiding assistance with flight delay compensation, Flight Claims Online is one of the longest-running services, dedicated to helping their clients receive what they are entitled to.

Our company has transformed by going from strength to strength in recent years after so many more people are aware of the availability of flight delay compensation. Yet, we still offer the personal touch of a smaller legal agency. Our aim is to ensure that you get what you deserve, and we’re committed you receive the best possible customer care during the process. Which is why we are now ranked amongst the top specialists in the UK!

It only takes 30 days for 90% of our flight delay compensation claims to complete! It is rare for a flight delay claim to end up in court, but it is always a possibility if the airline doesn’t agree that you’re entitled to the compensation that we have requested. We won’t bog you down with all of the unnecessary details. Instead, we’ll give you the facts and general guidelines for eligibility.

If processing a claim still sounds daunting or too stressful, we’ve got you covered. All we need from you are a few personal details and your flight number! We will then cross-reference the information provided with our database which tells us all we need to know about the circumstances of the flight delay. Whilst each pay out is different. You can still get a good idea of what you will be entitled to by using our online flight delay compensation calculator.

Eligible Factors

REGULATION (EC) No 261/2004 ensures that passengers inconvenienced by flight delays or cancellations are entitled to flight delay compensation. Go through the checklist to see if you could be entitled to flight delay compensation!

ü  The delayed flight was to, from, or within the EU (These conditions apply to the following countries outside of mainland Europe: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion Island, Mayotte as well as Saint-Martin, the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands.)

ü  The cause of the delay was one of the following:

-          Engineering and technical issues with theaircraft;

-          Miscommunication between airline & departing Airport;

-          Delays caused by pilots or other cabin crew members;

-          Airline staff strikes.

ü  The arrival of the flight was longer than 3 hours

Need our Help?

If you think that you are entitled to compensation under REGULATION (EC) No 261/2004, why not start the claims process today?

Use the online flight claim compensation calculator to see how much compensation you are entitled to! Or contact one of our customer service representatives if you’d like more information.