What is the time limit for claiming flight delay compensation?
You have just found out that passengers are entitled to compensation in cases of flight delay, cancellation or denied boarding. And you wish you had known it a couple of years ago when you had to spend endless hours at the airport incurring extra expenses or maybe missed your flight?
Perhaps, it is not too late to fight for your rights and file a claim!
How many years after your delay can you claim flight compensation?
The answer varies depending on your journey - the relevant departure, destination and airline. But bearing in mind you may still have a valid claim and an opportunity to assert your passenger rights and receive what is rightfully yours, it’s worth checking.
Although it may seem like a complex, tiresome and time consuming process, don’t give up. We are here to support you through it by providing all the necessary information about your rights and even expert help when needed!
Your flight delay compensation: time limits vary depending on the legislation.
First and foremost, your air passenger rights in case your flight was cancelled, delayed or you were denied boarding vary in accordance with the legislation applied.
The European Union
For flights departing from the European Union or flights arriving to the EU and operated by a European air carrier you can claim compensation citing EU Regulation 261/2004. This means that you may be eligible for up to EUR 600 unless extraordinary circumstances apply. The time limits for initiating court actions vary between 1 to 10 years after the flight disruption depending on the EU member state.
Yet if you’ve experienced a flight delay exceeding 3 hours at arrival, you may have a valid claim unless there were extraordinary circumstances (say inclement weather or hidden mechanical issues). Airlines are only liable if the reason for the delay lies within their control (which actually includes cases of technical faults).
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