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Claim flight delay compensation

You may be entitled to a flight delay compensation of up to €600 for your late flight. Fill your flight details below and claim now!

When are you entitled to EU flight delay compensation?

Skycop operates under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004. The EC 261/2004 Regulation establishes common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers who experience flight delays. According to the EU regulation, you are entitled to a flight delay compensation if: 1. Your flight was delayed; 2. Your flight was to or from the EU; 3. Your flight delay was the airlines fault.

You have experienced a delayed flight

A flight is considered to be delayed if your scheduled flight landed at the final destination late by more than 3 hours.

Your delayed flight was to/from EU

Your delayed flight was from or within EU or arrived to EU and was operated by an EU airline.

Your delayed flight was from or within the EU

Your flight departed from an airport at an EU country and landed anywhere else in the world.

Your delayed flight arrived to EU and was operated by an EU airline

Your flight was operated by an EU-registered carrier and landed at an airport in the EU.

The delayed flight was the airline’s fault

Last of all, the flight is only eligible for late flight compensation if the airline was responsible for the disruption. List of flight delays caused by the airline usually include operational issues, technical issues with the airplane, plane rotation issues and other airline-related issues. Here are some examples:

Operational issues

The flight was not able to arrive on time because the airline messed up with the crew planning.

Airplane technical issues

The flight disruption occurred because something broke down in the plane and it wasn’t a manufacturing flaw.

Airplane rotation issues

The plane was late to arrive from previous flight to fly your route.

Other

There might be some other airline related issue that disrupted the flight, thus making it eligible for compensation.

How much can you get in compensation for delayed flight?

Delayed flight compensations are issued in the amount of €250, €400 and €600. Your flight compensation depends on your flight distance - the longer the flight, the bigger the compensation.

Up to 1500 km

Relatively short hops of up to 1500 km are worth:

€250

From 1500 km to 3500 km

If your flight was from 1500 km to 3500 km long, you can get:

€400

More than 3500 km

If your flight was over 3500 km in length, your compensation can be up to:

€600

How to get delayed flight compensation?

To claim your delayed flight compensation via Skycop follow an easy three-step process:

  1. 1

    Submit your claim

    It only takes minutes to finish it! That way you’ll find out your preliminary eligibility – and the size of the compensation.

  2. 2

    We fight for your rights

    Our experts will be checking your eligibility in depth, contacting the airlines, working with the authorities and so on.

  3. 3

    Receive your compensation

    Once we receive the compensation, we will transfer the money to you, minus our fee. You don’t pay if we don’t win.

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FAQ

How Long Are Compensation Claims Valid?

In general, for flights departing from the EU, passengers have the right to claim compensation for flight delays or cancellations within 2 or 3 years from the date of the flight, although this can vary from country to country.

What Are “Extraordinary Circumstances”?

“Extraordinary circumstances” are events that are not within the control of the airline – for example, bad weather conditions, security risks, airport staff strikes or unforeseen technical problems with the aircraft.

Flight Delay Compensation – How Is Flight Delay Calculated?

The time of delay that is taken into account when determining compensation is the delay at arrival, not at departure. To be eligible for compensation, your flight must arrive at its final destination at least 3 hours later than scheduled.

Right to Care: Food, Refreshments and Accommodation

According to your flight delay rights, you are entitled to get free food, refreshments, and accommodation from the airline if your flight is delayed for a certain period of time. This is intended to help cover the additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the delay.

Can non-EU citizens claim late flight compensation?

Yes, non-EU citizens can claim late flight compensation. European Commission regulation (EC) 261/2004 applies to all passengers who departed from any airport within the EU or arrived to the EU on an airline registered in the European Union.

How much does Skycop charge for a rejected compensation claim?

We do not charge anything for a rejected compensation claim.

How soon after my flight disruption should I claim compensation?

You should claim compensation whenever convenient after your flight disruption – ideally within a year, though this period could be longer, depending on the country. As per the (EC) 261/2004 regulation, there is no universal timeframe for filing compensation claims as it leaves this to each country’s own claim terms. This can vary from, e.g., 1 year in Belgium and 10 years in Luxembourg. So, why wait when you can claim compensation now?

No win - no fee

At Skycop, we work under a no win - no fee policy. So, if you experienced a flight disruption, check your flight and find out if you are eligible for compensation - it’s free!

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