Flight Compensation Guides
Plain-language guides on passenger rights, how to claim what airlines owe you, and what to do when they say no.
How to Get a Refund From Your Airline
Airlines are required by law to issue cash refunds for canceled flights and significant delays. Most passengers accept vouchers without knowing they have a choice. Here is how to get the money you are owed.
EU261 Compensation: The Complete Guide
EU Regulation 261/2004 entitles passengers to up to 600 euros for delays, cancellations, and denied boarding. US residents are fully covered on qualifying routes. Here is how to claim it.
Bumped From Your Flight? Here Is What You Are Owed
If you were involuntarily bumped from a flight, US DOT rules entitle you to up to 1,550 dollars in cash. EU261 gives up to 600 euros. Airlines rely on passengers not knowing these rights.
What Airlines Actually Owe You When Your Flight Is Delayed
US DOT rules, EU261, and UK261 each have different thresholds and payout amounts. Here is a plain-language breakdown of what you are entitled to and when.
Coming soonHow Far Back Can You Claim Flight Compensation?
US refund claims go back about a year. EU261 claims can go back 2 to 6 years depending on the country. UK261 claims go back 6 years.
Coming soonAirline Denied Your Claim? Here Is What to Do Next
A first denial is not the end. Airlines routinely reject valid claims on the first try. Escalation to the DOT or a National Enforcement Body often produces a different result.
Coming soonEU261 Explained: What Every US Traveler Should Know
If your flight departs from or arrives at an EU airport on an EU carrier, EU261 may entitle you to up to 600 euros. This applies to US residents too.
Coming soonDenied Boarding: Your Rights and How to Claim
Involuntary denied boarding is one of the most valuable claims a US traveler can make. DOT mandates up to 1,550 dollars in cash. Here is how to get it.
Coming soonVoucher vs Cash Refund: Why You Should Always Take Cash
Airlines prefer to offer vouchers because they expire, come with restrictions, and cost the airline less. Under DOT rules, you are entitled to a full cash refund to your original payment method.
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