Seattle to Amsterdam Flight Cancelled: KLM Compensation Guide
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operates direct flights from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol. As an EU carrier and part of the Air France-KLM group, KLM is fully covered by EU261 on all flights. Here is how to claim up to 600 euros.
KLM and EU261
KLM is a Dutch EU carrier and part of the Air France-KLM group. EU261 covers all KLM flights, including the Seattle (SEA) to Amsterdam (AMS) route. A cancellation or delay of 3+ hours at arrival entitles you to €600 per person (SEA to AMS is approximately 8,000 km).
The Netherlands has a 5-year limitation period. KLM flights from Amsterdam disrupted up to 5 years ago may be claimable. For details on EU261 time limits, see our time limits guide.
KLM's Amsterdam Hub
Amsterdam Schiphol is KLM's main hub. Many Seattle passengers connect at AMS to destinations across Europe, Africa, and Asia. If you booked a single ticket and missed your connection due to a delay, EU261 measures the delay at your final destination. For connecting flight rules, see our EU261 connecting flights guide.
How to Claim from KLM
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Visit klm.com and navigate to Customer Contact, then Flight Disruption.
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Enter your booking reference and flight details.
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Cite EU Regulation 261/2004 and request €600 per person.
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If your flight was marketed as KLM but operated by a partner, file with the operating carrier.
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If rejected, escalate to the Dutch ILT enforcement body.
Check your flight for eligibility. For the EU261 claim template, see our guide. For the general refund process, read our walkthrough.